Presiding Steward - Wyoming Thunder Plains

PRESIDING STEWARD - WYOMING THUNDER PLAINS

Accepting Applications:
April 7, 2026 – Until Filled

The Wyoming Gaming Commission
951 Werner Court, Suite 335
Casper, WY 82601

POSITION TITLE:

Presiding Steward (1)

TYPE OF POSITION:
Seasonal

LOCATION:

Bally’s Thunder Plains Live Meet – Cheyenne, WY (16 days)

RACE DATES:
October 2 – November 1, 2026, 16 days of racing

Race Days:
October 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 & November 1

The Wyoming Gaming Commission is accepting applications for employment for a Presiding (1) Steward. The Commission has preference for someone that has previous employment as a Level 1 Steward. The applicant shall be responsible to enforce the laws of the State of Wyoming and the rules promulgated by the Wyoming Gaming Commission.

• Current ROAP Steward Accreditation, Level 1 and in good standing.
• Knowledge of the racing industry as it pertains to regulations and enforcement, including racing rules and regulations, integrity of the sport and race day operations.
• Ten or more years of prior experience in the racing industry as a Steward, Racing Official or Racing Regulator.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and varying shifts.

• Leadership.
• Self‑motivated, quick learner.
• Navigate multiple priorities proficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word & Excel, Gmail, Google Worksheets & Google Calendar.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with persons of diverse backgrounds.

• Preside Over Live Racing.
• Serve as a senior member of the Board of Stewards to review alleged violations.
• Prepare violation and hearing notices.
• Draft/issue rulings after hearing testimony and may levy fines/suspensions and/or make recommendations to the Wyoming Gaming Commission for further action.
• Observe the running of live races/replays on video tape and determine if all starting gates opened simultaneously, there was no interference of a horse and jockeys/horses put forth their best effort; may disqualify a horse and change the order of finish if a foul was committed; declare the race is official.
• Implement and interpret statutes, administrative rules and operating procedures regarding horse racing in the State of Wyoming. Participate in racing task force on collaboration of new rules.
• Review occupational license background information, request additional information as needed and make licensing determinations.
• Write daily/weekly steward reports for Commission.
• Investigate potential rule violations, safety concerns or other matters and prepare written reports if requested to do so.
• Work closely with the Wyoming Gaming Commission Safety Officer to enforce the rules and protect the safety of all participants both human and equine.

• 20‑20 vision (corrected).
• The ability to distinguish colors.
• Be able to climb stairs.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs.

• Ten or more years of prior experience in the racing industry.
• ROAP Certified.

Electronically: brande.koltiska
Mail to: WGC, 951 Werner Court, Suite 335, Casper, WY 82601