Temporary State Steward

Racing Officials Accreditation Program, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

This position will be from time of hire to the end of the live racing season on September 28, 2024. A few days after the last race day may be required. Applicants may have the opportunity for a 6-7 month position starting in April, 2025.

The racing steward position works 80 or more hours every two weeks during the live racing season.

Salary is $46.20 - $65.78/hour with 40 hours per week anticipated.

Proof of current steward accreditation is required.

Racing days are Friday-Monday. Split shifts, evening, weekend, and holiday hours are required. Typical hours would be 4 hours Thursday and 9 hours/day Friday – Monday. Specific hours determined in part by the race schedule.

Job Duties

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Serves as a member of the Board of Stewards to review alleged violations.
2. Issues rulings after hearing testimony and may levy fines/suspensions and/or make recommendations to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission/HISA for further action.
3. Observes the running of live races/replays on video tape and determines if all starting gates opened simultaneously, if there was no interference of a horse, and if jockeys/horses put forth their best effort.
4. May disqualify a horse and change the order of finish if a foul was committed; declares the race official.
5. Monitors the pattern of wagering and may cancel wagering if irregularities are discovered.
6. If requested, works with veterinarians to ensure that required body fluid samples are being taken.
7. Receives veterinarian laboratory reports from official racing chemist or HISA on positives, non-positives, and suspicious results, and follows up on outstanding tests.
8. Notifies trainers on positive tests and arranges and presides over a hearing.