Assistant Starter - Seasonal

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Schooling horses in the morning

Set-up gate for the start of each race and ensure the best start possible

Teach and familiarize young horses with the gate to break and school them on the starter’s list

Set gate on track and place numbers on gate

Follow proper procedures for getting gate on and off track for 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

Ability to work required overtime

Regular punctual attendance required

Other duties assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Maintains interpersonal working relationships among personnel and the public

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Must be hard working and motivated

Ability to work in a team environment

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Previous stating gate experience preferred

Previous experience riding or handling horses

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Must be able to work independently.

Must be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time (4 hours).

Must be able to respond calmly and make rational decisions when handling employee conflicts.

Must be able to maneuver throughout all areas of the property and from floor to floor either by stairways.

Must be able to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; and, have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and kneel.

Ability to simultaneously manage several projects, and not be frustrated by changing priorities and unforeseen obstacles to achieving objectives.

Must be able to tolerate areas containing dust, loud noises and bright lights.

It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.