Racing Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Racing Support Assistant at a renowned greyhound stadium. This role offers the chance to engage in various tasks, from assisting with race meetings to maintaining kennel procedures. You'll develop relationships with trainers and staff while ensuring smooth operations during events. Enjoy numerous perks, including annual passes to venues and a supportive work environment. If you're organized, personable, and ready to work outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity to grow in an exciting field. Apply now to be part of a winning team!

Benefits

Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues

Discounted food & ARC days out

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days

Company life assurance scheme

Discretionary group annual bonus schemes

Support with study through our study assistance schemes

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Good computer skills and logical approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with race meetings, including operating the photo finish and inputting race data.
• Work with paddock staff to weigh in and run trial sessions following GBGB rules.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Logical Thinking

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Job description

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We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Racing Support Assistant to join the team at Central Park Greyhound Stadium.

What is ARC?

We care for our visitors

We think about our impact

We are proud of our sport

Work Perks of being a Racing Support Assistant...

• Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
• Discounted food & ARC days out
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
• Company life assurance scheme
• Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
• Support with study through our study assistance schemes

And so much more…

Responsibilities

• Assist with race meetings, including tasks such as: GBGB duties, operating the photo finish, inputting race data, completing race statistics, learning race comments, driving the hare, printing race programmes, and updating the website and social media with relevant race information.
• Work with paddock and racing office staff to weigh in, kennel greyhounds, and run trial and race sessions following GBGB rules and company policies.
• Assist with kennel and paddock duties: kennel procedures, cleaning schedules, communicating during race meetings, scanning microchips, checking ear marks, marking-up greyhounds for registration, overseeing sample collection, and ensuring kennel security.
• Develop good relationships with trainers, kennel staff, and officials.

Please see the attached job description for the full list of responsibilities for this role.

About the role:

The Racing Support Assistant will assist across various departments to ensure smooth race meeting operations, including roles in the racing office, paddock, grounds team, and general office.

The person we are looking for as a Racing Support Assistant has….

• High interpersonal skills
• Logical approach to tasks
• Personable and works well under pressure
• Organised, systematic, and process-driven
• Flexible working approach
• Good computer and communication skills
• Willing to work outdoors when required

Join us on this exciting journey. To be part of our winning team and learn more about this opportunity, apply today.