Placing Judge

Job Details

Job Location:

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050

Position Type:
Seasonal

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Category:
Other

Determine order of finish for all horses in each race. Shall keep file of order of finish for each race card for the Racing Secretary and Racing Commission.

• Answers phones
• Takes entries in booth
• Registers foal papers & silks
• Inputs foal papers & silks in computer
• Put running numbers on the tote board each race
• Record complete order of finish after each race
• Notify stewards of placings
• Notify mutuels of placings
• Operate tote board
• Operate photo finish system when necessary
• Stop betting when horses break from gate
• Report order to Equibase chart caller
• Fill out and turn in placing slips to appropriate parties
• Call final order around to appropriate parties
• All other duties as assigned by management

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 3 years related experience and/or training; or combination.

• Must be knowledgeable of the Rules of Racing.
• Responsible for fostering a fun environment.
• Responsible for being gracious to all guests and co-workers.
• Responsible for promoting a positive influence in the community and participating in company-sponsored events.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
• Ensures that behavior and appearance are in compliance with established standards.
• Maintains a professional work environment with management and staff
• Able to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment
• Excellent customer service/communication skills
• Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and communicate verbally in English.
• Written communication skills in English may also be required.

3 year work related experience and/or training; or combination.

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 Texas Racing Commission License (TXRC)

Strength:

• Sedentary to medium workload
• Stand, sit and walk consistently
• Will be required to lift up to or over 20lbs or exert occasionally over 50lbs

Movement:

• Will consistently be required to touch, feel, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach
• Will use office equipment
• Driving motor vehicles as needed

Auditory:

• Frequently speak and articulate
• Noise levels will be varied from moderate to heavy machinery

Environmental:

• Exposure to weather and extreme elements are minimal
• Minimal exposure in close proximity to horses