Valet
About The Position
General Definition: Responsible for attending to Jockeys and to saddle/unsaddle horses at the racetrack. Essential Job Functions: Obtains numbered saddle towel to correspond with horse's Post Position in the race; inserts weight pads in the saddle to meet weight requirements for the race. Obtains specific set of colors/silks from Silks Attendant in the Silks Room corresponding to stable colors. Assists the trainer with saddling the horse in the assigned Stall or in the Paddock. Unsaddles horse after each race and returns riding equipment to storage area. Will abide by all safety requirements as outlined in the Safety Manual or as required by individual departments and/or job functions. Have the trainer bring the horse to the gate in the mornings, continually, until the Head Starter feels the horse has overcome the problem and is taken off the Head Starter's list. Also, working with horses that have some problems while trying to load them into the gate. Must carry out all duties assigned by the Head Starter. Other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 1 years related experience and/or training; or combination.
- Knowledge of Thoroughbred horses.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency, if applicable to perform the essential job functions
- Texas Racing Commission License (TXRC)
Nice To Haves
- Preferably one to two years of prior experience as a Valet.
Responsibilities
- Obtains numbered saddle towel to correspond with horse's Post Position in the race
- Inserts weight pads in the saddle to meet weight requirements for the race.
- Obtains specific set of colors/silks from Silks Attendant in the Silks Room corresponding to stable colors.
- Assists the trainer with saddling the horse in the assigned Stall or in the Paddock.
- Unsaddles horse after each race and returns riding equipment to storage area.
- Abide by all safety requirements as outlined in the Safety Manual
- Work with horses that have some problems while trying to load them into the gate.
- Carry out all duties assigned by the Head Starter.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
