Receiving horses shipping in to race and verifying the licensing credentials of each participant upon arrival to the receiving barn where racing is conducted. Assigns temporary stalls and coordinates the movement of horses to and from the receiving barn before and after each race. Oversee the upkeep of stalls and monitor all activity in the receiving barn area. Call horses to the assembly barn and send horses to the paddock at designated times. Assist in securing stall numbers for barn and stall reports.
Essential Functions:
Coordinates with trainers, stable employees, racing officials, and veterinarians to schedule examinations, administration of Lasix, claimed horses.
Coordinates the movement of horses within the barn area, to and from the races.
Handles complaints and requests of horse trainers and owners.
Notifies Barn Area Supervisor, safety stewards, security, and stewards of all suspicious and unproductive activity in the receiving/assembly barn areas.
Coordinates movements of horses within the barn area to the assembly barn and the paddock at designated times.
Assists NYRA vanning with cancellations and sending horses back to Belmont and/or Aqueduct.
Picks up bibs on race days from Jockeys room and supplies number bibs to grooms as horse arrive in Assembly Barn.
Picks up programs in racing office and delivers to Vet Office on race days.
Assist in securing stall numbers for barn and stall reports.
Qualifications:
Education (minimum): High school diploma or GED.
Experience: 3 years working in the horse racing industry, preferably the backstretch area.
Other (certifications): Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
Knowledge Required:
Basic:
Strong people skills to work with people of diverse backgrounds & personalities
Knowledge of Racing logistics (racing schedule, layouts of NYRA racetracks, backstretch and Assembly/Receiving Barn Area)
Knowledge of New York horse-racing governing laws
Skills
Excellent verbal communication and problem-solving skills
Computer skills, or the ability to learn - email, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, InCompass
Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
This role combines periods of highly active, hands-on work with office-based administrative responsibilities, varying by season and project assignment. It requires extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity throughout the day. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments, adaptable to changing weather conditions, and continuous standing.
Pay Range / Salary: $24.00-$25.70/hr
Numbers & Facts
Location
Elmont, NY
Industry
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
Salary
$24–$25.70 Per Hour
Company Size
1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded
1955
Website
http://www.nyra.com/
About Company
Founded in 1955, and franchised to run thoroughbred racing at New York’s three major tracks through 2033, NYRA boasts a lineage that actually stretches back almost 150 years. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of the state’s thoroughbred business which contributes more than $2 billion annually to New York State’s urban, suburban and rural economy. In 2009, more than 1.6 million people attended the live races at NYRA tracks. Factoring nationwide off-track wagering, the average daily betting handle on NYRA races alone totals more than $9.3 million every race day. NYRA has a vast network of websites, including www.nyra.com,www.belmontstakes.com, andwww.nyragroupsales.com. You can also follow NYRA on social media platforms ,Flickr, and Tumblr,Twitter
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Diversityunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Licensingunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multilingualunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Spanish Languageunmatched
Veterinary Medicineunmatched
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