Paddock Judge

The New York Racing Association; Elmont (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Racing Association seeks a Paddock Judge to support daily racing operations and paddock management. You will ensure races start on time, verify equipment, and communicate changes to stewards and officials.

Ideal candidates have a strong horsemanship background and experience as racing officials, with high school education. The role involves paddock oversight, safety, and coordination with security and the jocks room.

Qualifications

• 10 years of hands-on horse experience preferably on the racetrack.
• 2 years of experience working as a racing official.
• High school education required, College Degree in an Equine Related Field preferred

Responsibilities

• Daily paddock operations and ensure races are ran on time within the set forth post times.
• ensure horses are running in legal equipment and the correct equipment as published in the daily program.
• communicate race day changes to stewards
• oversee paddock schooling in the morning and afternoon
• communicate with stewards and other racing officials about any incidents or delays that may occur
• enforce NYRA house rules, HISA and NYSGC rules as they pertain to paddock operations
• work with security personnel to ensure paddock access plans are being followed and are up to date
• ensure a safe environment for licensees, horses and spectators in the paddock
• assist in the horse identification office as needed
• assist in the jocks room as needed
• fill in for other racing officials as needed
• keep accurate records for equipment worn by horses and records of horses who are fractious during saddling or post parade

Skills

Horsemanship

Race day coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Equine-related college degree

Tools

RTO records management

Jockey Club Registry

Job description

Job Overview

Assist NYRA in delivering seamless and smooth daily racing operations by acting as Paddock Judge and assisting with other racing operations as needed.

Title

Paddock Judge

Employee Status

Regular Full Time

Work From Home Option

Not Applicable

FLSA Status

Exempt

Essential Functions

Daily paddock operations and ensure races are ran on time within the set forth post times; ensure horses are running in legal equipment and the correct equipment as published in the daily program; communicate race day changes to stewards; oversee paddock schooling in the morning and afternoon; communicate with stewards and other racing officials about any incidents or delays that may occur; enforce NYRA house rules, HISA and NYSGC rules as they pertain to paddock operations; work with security personnel to ensure paddock access plans are being followed and are up to date; ensure a safe environment for licensees, horses and spectators in the paddock; assist in the horse identification office as needed; assist in the jocks room as needed; fill in for other racing officials as needed; keep accurate records for equipment worn by horses and records of horses who are fractious during saddling or post parade

Qualifications

Qualifications and Education Requirements: 10 years of hands-on horse experience preferably on the racetrack; 2 years of experience working as a racing official; High school education required, College Degree in an Equine Related Field preferred

Preferred Skills

High degree of horsemanship; superior communication skills; the ability to identify fractious horses and know how to alleviate the situation; the ability to saddle a horse prior to races; ability to utilize RTO for records keeping, program creation and entering coggins; ability to send digital certificates with the Jockey Club Registry as needed; be detailed oriented; ability to make split second decisions; general understanding of the jockey scale system and jocks room processes

Summary Of Physical Requirements And Work Environment

This role will require intermittent movement throughout the day and will occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The incumbent must be able to list 10-30 pounds.

Pay Range / Salary

$66,300.00 - $82,000.00