Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Verify the presence of all jockeys in the jockey's room at the appointed time
• Verify the correct weight of each jockey at the time of weighing out and weighing in and report any discrepancies to the Stewards
• Oversee security of jockey's room including the conduct of the jockeys and valets
• Record all required data on the scale sheet and submit that data to the Horsemen's Bookkeeper at the end of each race
• Maintain record of applicable winning races on all apprentice certificates at the meet
• Inform Live Racing Operator of scratches, jockey changes and overweights
• Assume the duties of the Jockey Room Custodian in the absence of such employee
• Ability to work required overtime
• Regular punctual attendance required
• Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with numerous responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with jockeys and valets
• Ability to maintain a calm, composed presence in an often challenging environment where multiple tasks and events may occur simultaneously
• Must maintain the highest of moral integrity and a strong work ethic
Education and Experience Requirements
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• At least one year experience as a Clerk of Scales
Work Environment and Physical Demands
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit throughout the assigned shift
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Requires frequent wrist and hand use
It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.