Valet

GLOBAL GAMING SOLUTIONS LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

GLOBAL GAMING SOLUTIONS LLC is seeking a Seasonal Horse Valet in Oklahoma City to assist with horse tack, saddling, and equipment preparation for jockeys and races. The role involves ensuring rider weight accuracy and supporting trainers with steady, safe operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, ROAP accreditation preferred, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ROAP accreditation preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of horse and rider’s racing equipment and saddling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Background check and pre-employment drug test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize riders and equipment for weigh-out times.
• Ensure proper weight for jockeys.
• Assist in saddling horses in paddock under trainer direction.
• Check riders’ silks, helmet cover, and arm number.
• Remove tack after races and prepare horses for jockey room.
• Move equipment between jockeys' room, paddock, and racetrack.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of the Valet Room.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Horse racing knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

ROAP accreditation preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111Position Type: SeasonalEducation Level: High SchoolJob Category: Entry LevelGeneral Definition:

The Horse Valet assists with the horse tack, saddling of horses and cleaning of all equipment; may maintain the jockey's wardrobe and ensures that the proper uniform is worn for each horse; provides labor support to higher level staff; and performs related tasks within area

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares and organizes each rider for various races; sets out all equipment, including helmets and helmet covers, whips, boots, etc.; and makes the riders saddle available for each weigh out time.
• Ensure proper weight for assigned jockeys.
• Assist in the saddling the horses in the paddock prior to the race under the direction of the trainer or assistant trainer of the horse.
• Checks that each rider is wearing the proper silks, helmet cover and arm number.
• Removes tack from horses after each race and takes to jockeys room; may tighten and/or loosen over and under girths and unsaddle the horses.
• Provides racing forms for each jockey; marks programs with scratches and highlighted mounts; ensures saddle and saddle pad are taken to the paddock and helps the trainer saddle the horse.
• Transfer equipment from the Jockeys' Room to the Paddock.
• Transfer equipment from the racetrack to the Jockeys' Room after the race.
• Maintaining the needs of the Jockey each day racing is held. The Valet Room needs to be kept in good condition at all times.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QualificationsEducation:

• Completion of high school diploma or GED
• Racing Official Accreditation Program (ROAP) accreditation preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of horse and rider’s racing equipment and saddling for horses.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a calm, composed presence in an often-challenging environment where multiple tasks and events may occur simultaneously. Must be able to work independently and in team environment
• Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays
• Ability to enter a smoke-filled environment as needed OR Must be able to work in a smoke-filled casino environment Training and Experience:

Training and Experience:

• At least One (1) year of experience as a racing valet. Racetrack jockey or outrider experienced preferred

Licenses/Certifications/Other:

• Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency if applicable to perform the essential job functions
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug test with a negative result