Starter

Caesars Entertainment • Shelbyville, IN

3d

About The Position

The Starter is responsible for coordinating activities of workers, horses, and jockeys prior to each race by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.
Determines entry sequence into starting gate and gives directions to riders and other track personnel to get horses into position for horse race: Evaluates performance and training record and observes horse's behavior to determine entry sequence.
Directs entry of horse and rider into starting gate according to planned sequence and stall number.
Gives directions to track personnel to assist rider when horse refuses to enter starting gate.
Reports undue starting delay to racing officials.
Presses button to open gate automatically when horses are correctly aligned.
Recommend removal of horse unfit to start race.
Schedule morning workouts for horses requiring familiarization with starting gate procedures
Provides input for preparation of the department budget and monitors expenditure of funds in budget.
Will abide by all safety requirements as outlined in the Safety Manual or as required by individual departments and/or job functions.
All other duties as assigned by management.
RISK MANAGEMENT – will manage risk factors within the company department or division employed, in
such a way as to eliminate company exposure to insurance claims and legal/court challenges. Ensures that all
company, department or division activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and
federal regulations and laws governing business operations. This includes but is not limited to adherence to
Human Resource, safety and workers’ compensation policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus 2 year’s technical school or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Must be able to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing License

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of workers, horses, and jockeys prior to each race
• Determines entry sequence into starting gate and gives directions to riders and other track personnel to get horses into position for horse race
• Directs entry of horse and rider into starting gate according to planned sequence and stall number
• Gives directions to track personnel to assist rider when horse refuses to enter starting gate
• Reports undue starting delay to racing officials
• Presses button to open gate automatically when horses are correctly aligned
• Recommend removal of horse unfit to start race
• Schedule morning workouts for horses requiring familiarization with starting gate procedures
• Provides input for preparation of the department budget and monitors expenditure of funds in budget
• Manages risk factors within the company department or division employed
• Ensures that all company, department or division activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees