What are the responsibilities and job description for the RACING - STARTER ASSISTANT position at Mountaineer Casino Resort?
SUMMARY
Responsible for schooling horses in the morning, set up gate for the start of each race and ensure the best start possible depending on what problems may occur.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Will teach and familiarize young horses with the gate to break and school horses on the starter's list. Will set gate on track.
- Responsible for numbers on gate, rake tire tracks before and after the race, Proper procedures for getting gate on and off track each race, move starting stands to each starting distance.
- Make equipment changes on the horse, load and handle horses for each race.
- Assist in loading horses that pull up during and after the race.
- All other duties as assigned.
REPORTING LINE
You will report directly to the Racing Starter then to the Manager of Racing.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL AND / OR EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
You will need to be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. The ability to push, pull, kneel, twist, carry and lift up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Will be exposed to working in a noisy, smoke / secondary smoke environment and seasonal elements.
