Assistant Starter

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel; Vinton (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel in Vinton, LA, is seeking personnel to load horses into the starting gates and help supervise the schooling process. The role involves coordinating with horsemen and maintaining safety around the gates during racing events.

The candidate should be able to work outdoors in various weather, be physically fit, and possess good communication skills to give clear directions to the team.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle horses safely and calmly.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to give directions.
• Physically agile and able to stand, walk, climb, reach, lift, and work outside in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Load horses into the starting gates.
• Assist with scheduling and supervision of schooling of horses.
• Assist with listing and addressing unruly horses in the gates to ensure schooling before racing again.

Skills

Horse handling

Communication

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for loading horses into the starting gates prior to races. Assist with scheduling and supervising the schooling of horses.

• 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 to ensure they are schooled before they race again.

Qualifications:

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, and work 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.