Assistant Starter

Delta-Downs-Racetrack-Casino-Hotel; Vinton (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming Corporation is seeking a skilled horse handler to load horses into the starting gates and assist with scheduling and schooling to ensure readiness before races. This role requires teamwork with horsemen and clear directions to maintain safety and efficiency.

Applicants must be at least 18, be physically agile, and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Excellent communication is essential, and prior experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to work with horsemen and give directions.
• Must be physically agile and able to stand, walk, climb, reach, lift and work outside in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain necessary licenses and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Load horses into the starting gates.
• Assist with scheduling and supervising schooling of horses.
• Assist with listing unruly horses and ensure they are schooled before they race again.

Skills

Horse handling

Communication

Physical fitness

Team coordination

Job description

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Job Description

• Load horses into the starting gates.
• Assist with scheduling & supervising of schooling of horses.
• Assist with listing of horses that are unruly in the starting gates; help toensure they are schooled before they race again.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in a similar position preferred.
• Must be a skilled horse handler.
• Must be able to work with horsemen and give directions.
• Must have excellent communication skills.Must be physically agile and able to stand and walk, climb, reach, lift, bend, andwork outside in various weather conditions.Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.

  Additional Information

  Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

  Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.