Starting Gates Coordinator & Race Prep

Boyd Gaming; Vinton (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming Corporation in Louisiana is seeking a dependable gates attendant to load horses into the starting gates and help supervise the horses’ schooling. You will work outdoors in varying weather and coordinate with horsemen to ensure smooth, safe starts.

Applicants should be at least 18, with a background in handling horses and strong communication skills; physical agility is required to stand, walk, lift, and perform outdoor duties.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in a similar position preferred.
• Must be a skilled horse handler.
• Must be able to work with horsemen and give directions.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be physically agile and able to stand and walk, climb, reach, lift, bend, and work outside in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Boyd Gaming Corporation in Louisiana is seeking a dependable gates attendant to load horses into the starting gates and help supervise the horses’ schooling. You will work outdoors in varying weather and coordinate with horsemen to ensure smooth, safe starts.

Applicants should be at least 18, with a background in handling horses and strong communication skills; physical agility is required to stand, walk, lift, and perform outdoor duties.