Racing Outrider

The Racing Outrider is responsible for escorting while on horseback starters to the post and assists in returning of all horses to the unsaddling area and/or assists in the control of any horse which might cause injury to a jockey driver or others.

• Working on horseback ensures that the field arrives at the starting gate at the scheduled post time.

• Is present on the racing strip mounted and ready to assist in the control of any unruly horse or to recapture any loose horse at all times horses are permitted on the racing strip for exercising training or racing.

• Ensures that all persons exercising horses during training hours or accompanying horses to the starting gate during racing hours wear a protective helmet and vest.

• Maintains constant radio contact with the Stewards from the time the horses leave the paddock until the start of each race.

• Ensures that exercise personnel follow track safety rules and report any person(s) who refuse to comply.

• All other duties as assigned by management.

• 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 a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.

• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and distance.

• 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 obtain an Indiana Horse Racing License.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Responsible for fostering a fun environment. Responsible for being gracious to all guests and co-workers.

• Responsible for promoting a positive influence in the community and participating in company-sponsored events.

• Behavior and appearance must be in compliance with established standards. Maintains a professional work environment with management and staff.

• Frequent standing walking stooping bending reaching climbing steps and sitting.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.