Harness - Outrider

Responsibilities:

• Assist drivers with unmanageable horses during post parades
• Assist drivers with unmanageable horses while approaching the starting gate
• Assist in catching loose horses
• Communicate with Starter and Judges regarding potential safety issues created by unmanageable horses
• Communicate with Track Crew regarding track conditions, loose horse procedures, etc.
• Use extreme care and horsemanship to provide safety to all horses and horsemen racing at Dover Downs
• Work in high-traffic area with respect to horses and horsemen
• Provides exceptional customer service
• Works safely, following all established safety rules and regulations
• Communicates effectively with co-workers, supervisors and guests
• Follows all relevant policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and nights as scheduled

• Enjoy 30 consecutive days of free rides for new hires with DART and earn reimbursements via Delaware Commute Solutions

• $54.16/hr

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• High School (required)

• Licensed by the Delaware Harness Racing Commission (DHRC) (required)
• Must be able to communicate with and assist horsemen and horses as necessary (required)
• Must supply horses capable of performing the duties of outrider (required)
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check (required)
• Must be able to speak, read and write English (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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