Assistant Starter

## Assistant Starter Apply locations:
Fairmount Park posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition : R-101304
** About Us
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* Job Description:

**** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** Assistant Starter is responsible for the safety of the jockeys and horses as they load into the Starting Gate by performing the following duties.
* Rake starting area
* Test & maintain automatic gate. Minor repairs that occur during the racing season
* Ensure horses starting position is marked
* Leading horses to the gate and coaxing them in
* Training horses to accept the starting gate
* Troubleshooting & correcting leg soundness problems
* The moving and preparing gates before the race meet starts.
* The maintenance which includes greasing and oiling of gate.
* The changing of numbers
* The moving and storing of gates after the final program.
* Handling and loading of horses.
* Any directive assigned by the Starter with direct relationship to racing of horses and the scheduled post time of each race.
* Keep tense racehorses calm prior to start
* Assist in the removal of horses that cannot get off the racetrack under their own power during or following each race.
* Will abide by all safety requirements as required by individual departments and/or job functions.
* All other duties as assigned by management.
** QUALFICATIONS
* ** High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or up to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Must possess strong communication skills, be flexible and detail oriented.
* Must be able to obtain an Illinois Racing Board License.
* Must have the ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS
*** Required is frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing and sitting. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work in various weather conditions.
** Base Pay Range:
** 40.50
* This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The base salary will depend on a number of factors such as: qualifications, experience level, and skillset.
** Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short and long-term disability; identity/legal protection; as well as access to FSA and HSA accounts. Full and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.
* Fairmount Park is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.