Stewards Office Administrator – Racing

The New York Racing Association; Elmont (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Racing Association seeks a Stewards Assistant to support the Stewards Office with file management, reporting, and day-to-day inquiries. This role requires handling suspensions, inquiries, and medical/administration tasks in a busy racing environment.

Responsibilities include preparing NYRA Stewards and HISA reports, receiving calls, assisting with race day scratches, and maintaining office records and supplies. A strong typing and communication skill set is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Typing skills and grammar.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams.
• Must be proficient at composing emails and letters.
• Customer service skills.
• General horse racing knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains files and records in the Stewards Office, including NY state suspensions and penalty book, steward inquiries, jockey suspensions, HISA/HIWU medications suspensions.
• Creates and maintains NYRA Stewards reports and HISA reports and rulings.
• Answers phone and directs calls to appropriate parties.
• Monitors daily racing forms and Clockers published works, records findings for Stewards list daily.
• Interacts with racing participants on race day to gather information as needed by NYRA Steward.
• Conducts Breathalyzer testing for jockeys every race day.
• Maintains and orders supplies for the office.
• Type Stewards' notes from hearings and financial obligation letters and responds to customer inquiries via phone and email.
• Logs and maintains film theater room reservations.
• Prepares and distributes Horse ID monthly reports and Horse ID annual summary report.
• Responsible for several contracts that must be renewed yearly or biyearly.

Skills

Typing

Email communication

Customer service

Horse racing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

The New York Racing Association seeks a Stewards Assistant to support the Stewards Office with file management, reporting, and day-to-day inquiries. This role requires handling suspensions, inquiries, and medical/administration tasks in a busy racing environment.

Responsibilities include preparing NYRA Stewards and HISA reports, receiving calls, assisting with race day scratches, and maintaining office records and supplies. A strong typing and communication skill set is essential for success.