RACING SUPPORT OFFICER

Canal House, Station Road, Portarlington, Co.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is recruiting for a Racing Support Officer based at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium, Dublin. The role reports to the Racing Manager and offers development in racing operations, regulatory compliance and commercial aspects of the greyhound industry.

Permanent, full-time position with 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will work across race days and trials, supervise grounds and maintenance, manage equipment and contribute to event planning and

Qualifications

• At least 6 months in a demanding role with strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Fluent English is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of racing operations, regulations, welfare standards and track operations.
• Supervise racing operations on race days and trials at locations assigned by manager.
• Oversee maintenance of track equipment, kennels and related hardware.
• Involvement in planning and promotion of Racing and Classic events.
• Operate the greyhound grading system, RMS and electronic trials booking system.
• Manage sponsorship relationships locally for race events.
• Interact professionally with owners and trainers during trials and race nights.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and RCÉ procedures, including safety and welfare compliance.
• Carry out any other reasonable task requested by management.

Skills

Analytical skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

RMS system

Job description

Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has responsibility for the promotion, regulation, and on-going development of the Greyhound industry in Ireland.

Job Title: Racing Support Officer
Reports to: Racing Manager
Location: Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium, Dublin
Contract: Permanent, Full Time.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days from 7, Monday to Sunday.

Objectives: The Racing Support Officer role is designated as a developmental role and offers excellent greyhound industry exposure in the areas of racing operations as well as in regulatory compliance and commercial aspects of the greyhound industry.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop a detailed understanding of all aspects of racing operations, including racing regulations, welfare standards and track operations.
• Supervise racing operations on race days or nights as well as daytime and evening greyhound trials at locations assigned by your manager.
• Supervise grounds and maintenance staff to ensure that the racing circuit is of the highest possible standard relating to safety and providing a fit for purpose racing surface.
• Overseeing the maintenance of track equipment, kennels and related racing hardware equipment.
• Involvement in the planning and promotion of Racing and Classic events.
• Operate the greyhound grading system, the RMS and the electronic trials booking system
• Ensuring competitive grading in order to maximise Tote and for SIS type race broadcasting purposes and protocols.
• Seeking and achieving sponsorship for race events and the management of sponsorship relationships locally.
• Deal with owners & trainers professionally and courteously at all times with a particular focus during trial sessions & race nights.
• Liaising with greyhound industry key stakeholders and with their representative bodies.
• Implementation of Rules and Regulations of Racing.
• Participate in welfare initiatives to include rehoming of greyhounds.
• Taking entries for racing and greyhound trials.
• Promotion of Stadium products to potential customers.
• Participate in Health, Safety and Welfare Management.
• Comply with all RCÉ procedures, including all statutory procedures - Fire, Health and Safety, hygiene, internal audit.
• Carry out any other reasonable task as assigned by management to meet with business needs.

Key Skills and Competencies

• At least 6 months gained demanding role with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel & Word.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Has the ability to work towards tight deadlines whilst using their own initiative.
• Ability to learn quickly and work as part of a team.