Starting Gates Specialist

Boyd Gaming; Vinton (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Gaming is seeking a reliable person to load horses into starting gates and assist with scheduling and schooling at our racing facility in Louisiana. You will help identify unruly horses and ensure they are schooled before the next race.

Candidates must be 18+, have strong horse-handling and communication skills, and be able to work outdoors in various weather. Prior related experience is preferred, and physical agility plus any required licenses are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in a similar position preferred.
• Skilled horse handler.
• Ability to work with horsemen and give directions.
• Excellent communication and physical agility; able to stand, walk, and work outdoors in varying weather; licenses may be required.

Responsibilities

• Load horses into starting gates.
• Assist with scheduling and schooling of horses.
• Identify unruly horses in gates and ensure schooling before races.

Skills

Horse handling

Communication

Team supervision

Job description

Boyd Gaming is seeking a reliable person to load horses into starting gates and assist with scheduling and schooling at our racing facility in Louisiana. You will help identify unruly horses and ensure they are schooled before the next race.

Candidates must be 18+, have strong horse-handling and communication skills, and be able to work outdoors in various weather. Prior related experience is preferred, and physical agility plus any required licenses are required.