Assistant Starter - Seasonal

Oaklawn Team Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.

• Schooling horses in the morning
• Set-up gate for the start of each race and ensure the best start possible
• Teach and familiarize young horses with the gate to break and school them on the starter's list
• Set gate on track and place numbers on gate
• Follow proper procedures for getting gate on and off track for each race
• Move starting stands to each starting distance
• Make equipment changes on the horse
• Load and handle horses for each race
• Assist in loading horses that pull up during and after the race
• Ability to work required overtime
• Regular punctual attendance required
• Other duties assigned

• Maintains interpersonal working relationships among personnel and the public
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be hard working and motivated
• Ability to work in a team environment

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous stating gate experience preferred
• Previous experience riding or handling horses

• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time (4 hours).
• Must be able to respond calmly and make rational decisions when handling employee conflicts.
• Must be able to maneuver throughout all areas of the property and from floor to floor either by stairways.
• Must be able to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; and, have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and kneel.
• Ability to simultaneously manage several projects, and not be frustrated by changing priorities and unforeseen obstacles to achieving objectives.
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing dust, loud noises and bright lights.

It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.