Jockey Room Custodian

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Jockeys' Room Custodian is responsible for assisting the Clerk of Scales in all responsibilities and attending to Jockeys at Horseshoe Indianapolis by performing the following duties:

• Ensures that Jockeys scheduled to ride are dressed in riding equipment that meets IHRC specifications.
• Inspects Jockeys for specified colors silks, saddle towels, arm numbers, and additional riding equipment.
• Maintains order, cleans Jockeys' Room, dressings, and riding equipment.
• Examines weighted pads to make certain they are in good condition.
• Weighs Jockeys in at the Winner's Circle.
• Assists when the Stewards need to speak with a Jockey in the Winner's Circle.

• 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.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
• Ensures that behavior and appearance are following established standards.
• Maintains a professional work environment with management and team members.
• Responsible for clocking in and out as required for each shift worked.

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.