RACING OUTRIDER

Caesars Entertainment; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment seeks an Outrider at Horseshoe Indianapolis to escort Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses to the Post and assist in returns to the unsaddling area. You will help control horses on the track and ensure riders wear helmets and vests during training and racing hours.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year in racetrack settings, and may need to obtain the Indiana Horse Racing Commission license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college experience preferred.
• Experience around Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses essential.
• Excellent verbal, math, interpersonal, and writing skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make quick decisions independently.
• Extensive equine knowledge and understanding of racing requirements.
• Must be able to obtain Indiana Horse Racing Commission license.

Responsibilities

• Escort horses to the Post on horseback and assist in return to unsaddling area.
• Control unruly horses and recapture loose horses to protect jockeys.
• Ensure trainees wear protective helmets and vests during training or racing.
• Maintain radio contact with Stewards from paddock to race start.
• Report objections or lack thereof to Stewards as required.
• Follow track safety rules and report noncompliant personnel.

Skills

Verbal communication

Mathematics

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Equine knowledge

Decision making

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College experience preferred

Indiana Horse Racing Commission License

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Outrider is responsible for escorting (while on horseback), Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses 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 or others in performing the following duties.

• While working on horseback, ensures that the field arrives at the Starting Gate at the scheduled post time.

• Is present on the racing surface, mounted and ready to assist in the control of any unruly horse or to always recapture any loose horse during times when horses are permitted on the racing surface for exercising, training, or racing.

• Ensures that all persons exercising horses during training hours or accompanying horses to the Starting Gate during training and/or 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.

• Informs the Stewards if a jockey or jockeys are claiming an objection in a race or if the race was clear with no objections.

• Ensures that exercise personnel follow track safety rules and report any person(s) who refuse to comply.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED; College experience preferred.

• At least 1 year of experience in the racetrack industry.

• Must have experience working around Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses; must be able to supply and care for their own ponies at all times.

• Excellent verbal, mathematics, interpersonal, communication and writing skills.

• Ability to troubleshoot problems, offer recommendations, decision making, ability to make quick accurate decisions independently.

• Extensive equine knowledge, types of racing and all racing industry requirements.

• Must be able to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing Commission License.

Required Personal Competencies

• Responsible for fostering a fun environment.

• Responsible for being gracious to all guests and team members.

• 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 following established standards.

• Maintains a professional work environment with management and staff.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member 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 50 pounds and care for their working ponies.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Horseshoe Indianapolis is a smoking establishment, therefore must be able to work in a smoking environment. Must be able to work in a highly populated, fast-paced, and noisy environment.