Temp Valets - On Call

New York Racing Association; Elmont (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Racing Association is seeking Temporary Valets to fill in for absences and perform valet duties as needed across racing events. The role is temporary part-time, on-site, non-exempt, with a pay rate of $18.75 per hour.

Candidates should demonstrate horsemanship, knowledge of racing, and the ability to work a racing schedule in a fast-paced indoor/outdoor environment. Physical requirements include lifting saddles up to 25-35 pounds and moving quickly in busy jockey areas, while

Qualifications

• General horsemanship.
• Knowledge of racing.
• Ability to work a racing schedule.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Fill in for absent valets and perform valet duties as needed.
• Assist in saddling and unsaddling horses and maintaining jockey equipment.
• Facilitate and expedite operations in jockey's room and related areas.

Skills

Horsemanship

Knowledge of racing

Racing schedule

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Title:Temp Valets - On Call

Employee Status: Temporary Part Time

Work From Home Option: Not Applicable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Overview:

The Temporary Valets will fill-in for absents valet and perform valet assigned jobs 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:

The Temporary Valet role requires frequent physical activity in a dynamic racing environment. Employees must be able to:

• Walk and stand for extended periods throughout racing operations.
• Frequently lift, carry, and transport saddles, equipment, and other racing-related materials, generally weighing up to 25-35 pounds.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach while assisting with saddling, unsaddling, and maintaining jockey equipment.
• Safely work in close proximity to thoroughbred racehorses and demonstrate the physical agility necessary to move efficiently around horses, jockeys, trainers, and racing personnel.
• Maintain awareness and react appropriately in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment where horses and equipment are in motion.
• Ascend and descend stairs and navigate uneven walking surfaces commonly found in stable, paddock, and racing areas.
• Possess sufficient manual dexterity to handle saddles, racing equipment, weights, and other related materials accurately and efficiently.

Pay Range / Salary:$18.75 per hour