Job Title:             Starting Gate Crew

Department:      Racing   

Reports To:         Starter

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Starting Gate Crew is responsible for the safety of the jockeys and horses as they load into the Starting Gate by performing the following duties. 

Rake starting area Test & maintain automatic gate Ensure horses starting position is marked Leading horses to the gate and coaxing them in Training horses to accept the starting gate Troubleshooting & correcting leg soundness problems Keep tense race horses calm prior to start Will abide by all safety requirements as outlined in the Safety Manual or as required by individual departments and/or job functions. 

All other duties as assigned by management.

QUALFICATIONS

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or up to 1 year related experience and/or training; or

equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess strong communication skills, be flexible and detail oriented. Must be able to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing License. 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 10's and 100's. 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.

REQUIRED PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

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. Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensures that behavior and appearance are in compliance with established standards. Maintains a professional work environment with management and staff. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  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.