Outrider-NonEx

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans is seeking an Outrider-NonEx to escort starters by horseback to the post and assist in returning horses to the unsaddling area. The role involves ensuring rider safety, managing unruly horses, and supporting track operations during races and training sessions.

The position emphasizes safety, communication with stewards, and adherence to protective gear and track rules.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a racing license from Louisiana Racing Commission.

Responsibilities

• Work on horseback to ensure field reaches starting gate on time.
• Be on the racing strip mounted and ready to control unruly horses or recapture loose horses.
• Ensure riders wear protective helmet and vest.
• Maintain radio contact with Stewards from paddock to race start.
• Ensure exercise personnel follow track safety rules and report noncompliance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Job description

Pay Range America's second oldest horse racing track, the Fair Grounds has been a New Orleans staple since 1852. We are a premiere entertainment venue presenting thoroughbred & exotic animal races, slots, video poker and simulcasting year-round. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 13 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana.

Title: Outrider-NonEx

Requisition ID#: 5045

Location: New Orleans, LA, US, 70119

Property: Fair Grounds Race Course

Property Categories:

• Slots
• OTB & Casinos

Pay Range America's second oldest horse racing track, the Fair Grounds has been a New Orleans staple since 1852. We are a premiere entertainment venue presenting thoroughbred & exotic animal races, slots, video poker and simulcasting year-round. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 13 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana.

Job Summary The Racing Outrider is responsible for escorting, while on horseback, starters to the post and assists in returning of all horses to the unsaddling area and/or assists in the control of any horse which might cause injury to a jockey, driver or others in performing the following duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Working on horseback, ensures that the field arrives at the starting gate at the scheduled post time.
• Is present on the racing strip, mounted and ready to assist in the control of any unruly horse or to recapture any loose horse at all times horses are permitted on the racing strip for exercising, training or racing.
• Ensures that all persons exercising horses during training hours or accompanying horses to the starting gate during racing hours wear a protective helmet and vest.
• Maintains constant radio contact with the Stewards from the time the horses leave the paddock until the start of each race.
• Ensures that exercise personnel follow track safety rules and report any person(s) who refuse to comply.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills And Abilities Must be able to obtain a racing license from Louisiana Racing Commission.

Education And Experience 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 Requirements & Working Conditions 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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