GAP ATTENDANT

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Gap Attendant is responsible for making sure correct information is relayed to the Clockers regarding horses that are going to work.

• Responsible for assisting horseman with communication to the Clockers regarding the name of the horse(s) and the distance the horse(s) will work.
• Relays times from Clockers to the horsemen when requested.
• Closes the gates for emergency purposes; notifies the Clockers if they see a loose horse and/or a rider down.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• A High School Diploma and College experience required.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in racetrack industry at a management level.
• Excellent verbal, mathematics, interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, offer recommendations, decision making, ability to make quick accurate decisions independently.
• Extensive equine knowledge, types of racing and all racing industry requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older and be able to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing Commission License.

• Responsible for fostering a fun environment.
• Responsible for being gracious to all guests and team members.
• Responsible for promoting a positive influence in the community and participating in company-sponsored events.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Also required are frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing steps, and sitting. May be required to lift approximately fifty [50] pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job at a Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing facility. Horseshoe Indianapolis is a smoking establishment, therefore must be able to work in a smoking environment. Must be able to work in a highly populated, fast-paced, and noisy environment. Must be able to work in an environment subject to cold and/or hot temperatures, rain, wind, sun, dust, animals, insects, etc.