Silks Coordinator - Seasonal

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.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to become a Silks Coordinator. An individual could be successful if they possess the following.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for making sure the jockey has the correct silks for the owner / trainer they are for in the current race.

• Checks, cleans and maintains all silks, towels and helmet covers
• Ensures proper silks are hung for each owner, each race
• Maintains records of all silks delivered to the jocks room
• Ability to work required hours
• Regular punctual attendance required
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must be able to read, write legibly, understand and speak English
• Must be able to work around horses
• Ability to interact professionally with other racing officials
• Must be able to work independently
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional and friendly demeanor in all situations
• Ability to handle several tasks at the same time
• Ability to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays
• Ability to stand, sit or walk for periods of time and work in inclement weather when necessary
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and kneel
• Requires frequent wrist and hand use
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES                                                     

This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arkansas Racing License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to stand and walk for the majority of the shift.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and must have the ability to stand, climb, push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted second-hand tobacco smoke. 

OAKLAWN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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.