Starting Gate Attendant & Equine Prep Lead

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

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.