Starting Gates Assistant & Horse Schooling Lead

Delta Downs; Vinton (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming Corporation is seeking an attendant to load horses into the starting gates and assist with scheduling and supervising racing schooling. You will help identify horses that are unruly in the gates and ensure they are properly schooled before the next race.

The role requires alertness, clear communication, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions as part of a team supporting horsemen and track operations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a skilled horse handler.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain licenses and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Load horses into the starting gates.
• Assist with scheduling and supervising the schooling of horses.
• Assist with listing of horses that are unruly in the starting gates; ensure they are schooled before racing again.

Skills

Excellent communication

Physical agility

Ability to work outdoors

Team coordination

Job description

Boyd Gaming Corporation is seeking an attendant to load horses into the starting gates and assist with scheduling and supervising racing schooling. You will help identify horses that are unruly in the gates and ensure they are properly schooled before the next race.

The role requires alertness, clear communication, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions as part of a team supporting horsemen and track operations.