Temp Valets - On Call

The New York Racing Association; Elmont (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The New York Racing Association is seeking Temporary Valets to fill in for absent staff and perform assigned valet tasks at Belmont and Saratoga as needed. This on-call role requires readiness to travel to race sites and support the jockeys and trainers during busy racing days.

You must demonstrate general horsemanship, knowledge of racing, and the ability to work a racing schedule in fast paced indoor and outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• General horsemanship knowledge and experience.
• Understanding of racing rules and procedures.
• Ability to align with racing schedule and shifts.
• Capable of working indoors and outdoors in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure weights are correct for each horse in each race.
• Bring the saddle to the paddock for riders.
• Assist trainer with saddling the horse.
• Help jockeys after races with unsaddling.
• Return the saddle to the jock's room after weighing.
• Support jockeys and staff to keep the jockey's room running smoothly.

Skills

General horsemanship

Knowledge of racing

Racing schedule awareness

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Job description

Job Overview

The Temporary Valets will fill-in for absent valet and perform valet assigned jobs as needed. Valets should be available to work at Belmont and Saratoga as needed.

Title: Temp Valets, On Call

Employee Status: Temporary Full Time

Work From Home Option: Not Applicable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Overview

The Temporary Valets will fill-in for absent valet and perform valet assigned jobs as needed. Valets should be available to work at Belmont and Saratoga as needed.

Essential Functions

• Ensure that the proper weights are assigned to each horse in each race.


• Bring the saddle to the paddock


• Assist the trainer in the saddling of the horse


• After the race assist the jockey in unsaddling the horse


• Return the saddle to the jock's room after the saddle and the jockey are weighed by the clerk of scales


• Generally facilitate and expedite the functioning of the jockey's room


• Assist the jockey in the upkeep/maintenance of their equipment and other matters

Qualifications

• General horsemanship


• Knowledge of racing


• Ability to work a racing schedule


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment indoors and outdoors

Summary Of Physical Requirements And Work Environment

Continuously movement throughout the day.

Pay Range / Salary: $18.75 per hour