Racing Clerk Of Scales
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Job Location:
Shelbyville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Clerk of Scales is responsible for the operation of the Jockeys Room by performing the following duties:
Verifies the presence of all jockeys in the Jockeys Room at the appointed time.
Verifies that all jockeys have a current jockeys license issued by the Indiana Horse Racing License.
Verifies the correct weight of jockey at the time of weighing out and weighing in; and reports any discrepancies to the Stewards immediately.
Oversees the security of the Jockeys Room including the conduct of jockeys and their attendants.
Reports to the Stewards any infractions of the rules with respect to weight weighting riding equipment and/or conduct.
Records all required data on the Scale Sheet and submits the data to the Horsemens Bookkeeper at the end of each race.
Maintains the record of applicable winning races on all apprentice certificates in the meet.
Release apprentice jockey certificates upon the jockeys departure or upon the conclusion of the race meet.
Assumes the duties of the Jockeys Room custodian in the absence of such team member.
Ensures the safekeeping of all racing colors/silks.
Reports all color/silks changes ownership updates/corrections and/or jockey changes from that listed in the official program; causing same to be posted and announced before each race.
Supervises all Valets and the issuance of numbered saddle towels and equipment for each horse. Ensures the accuracy of the scales and the periodic tests thereof.
Transmits to the Stewards all complaints protests objections and/or disputes.
Alerts Valets in the event of a Claim to see that horse is returned to the Paddock after the race to transfer Ownership.
Maintains a film list of jockeys whom the Stewards feel should review such films.
Assists as required in the daily operation of the Racing Office.
All other duties as assigned by management.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises the Jockeys Room Custodian and Racing Valets.
Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members of organization.
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Required Personal Competencies
Responsible for fostering a fun environment.
Responsible for being gracious to all guests and team members.
Responsible for promoting a positive influence in the community and participating in company-sponsored events.
Enthusiastically supports actively promotes and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
Ensures that behavior and appearance are following established standards.
Maintains a professional work environment with management and team members.
Responsible for clocking in and out as required for each shift worked.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Also required are frequent standing walking stooping bending reaching climbing steps and sitting. May be required to lift approximately fifty 50 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job at a Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing facility.
Horseshoe Indianapolis is a smoking establishment therefore must be able to work in a smoking environment. Must be able to work in a highly populated fast-paced and noisy environment. Must be able to work in an environment subject to cold and/or hot temperatures rain wind sun dust animals insects etc.
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Basic Math
- Cashiering
- Computer Skills
- Math
- Retail Sales
- 10 Key Calculator
- Copywriting
- Cash Handling
- Planograms
- Stocking
About Company
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