Valet

GLOBAL GAMING RP LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

GLOBAL GAMING RP LLC in Oklahoma City is seeking a Horse Valet to assist with horse tack, saddling, and equipment prep for races.

The role requires high school completion, willingness to work a fast-paced, flexible schedule, and the ability to operate in a smoke-filled casino environment. You will support trainers and jockeys, manage gear, and ensure safety and order around race day activities.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of horse and rider’s racing equipment and saddling for horses.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain calm, composed presence in challenging environments with multiple tasks.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays; ability to work in a smoke-filled casino environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes each rider for races; sets out equipment including helmets, helmet covers, whips and boots; makes saddle available for weigh-out.
• Ensure proper weight for assigned jockeys.
• Assist in saddling horses in paddock under trainer direction.
• Check riders are wearing proper silks, helmet cover and arm number.
• Remove tack after races and return equipment to jockeys' room; transfer gear between rooms as needed.
• Provide racing forms and mark programs; shuttle saddle and saddle pad to paddock and assist trainer with saddling.
• Transfer equipment from jockeys' room to paddock and back after races.
• Maintain the Jockeys' Room and riders' needs on racing days; keep the Valet Room in good condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Racing equipment knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Calm under pressure

Flexible schedule

Smoke-filled environment

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