Paddock Judge

New York Racing Association; Elmont (NY); Vor Ort; USD 66.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

New York Racing Association (NYRA) in Elmont, NY, seeks a Paddock Judge to support daily racing operations, overseeing paddock activities and ensuring equipment is correct. The role requires coordinating with stewards and security to maintain safe, orderly races.

Applicants should have extensive horsemanship, strong communication skills, and the ability to make quick decisions. Ten years of horse experience and two years as a racing official are required; a related degree is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Ten years of hands-on horse experience, preferably on the racetrack.
• Two years of experience working as a racing official.
• High school education required; college degree in an equine field preferred.

Aufgaben

• Daily paddock operations and ensure races run on time within post times.
• Ensure horses are in legal equipment and publish correct equipment.
• Communicate race day changes to stewards and officials; oversee paddock schooling.
• Enforce NYRA rules, HISA and NYSGC; coordinate with security on access plans.
• Maintain records for equipment worn and horses showing fractious behavior.

Kenntnisse

Horsemanship

Communication

Decision making

Record keeping

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Equine-related college degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Title

Paddock Judge

Employee Status

Regular Full Time

Work From Home Option

Not Applicable

FLSA Status

Exempt

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.

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

Advertised

04 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time