ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Racing Outrider is responsible for escorting, while on horseback, starters to the post and assists in returning of all horses to the unsaddling area and/or assists in the control of any horse which might cause injury to a jockey or others in performing the following duties.

• Working on horseback, ensures that the field arrives at the starting gate at the scheduled post time.

• Is present on the racing surface, mounted and ready to assist in the control of any unruly horse or to recapture any loose horse at all times horses are permitted on the racing surface for exercising, training or racing.

• Ensures that all persons exercising horses during training hours or accompanying horses to the starting gate during racing hours wear a protective helmet and vest.

• Maintains constant radio contact with the Stewards from the time the horses leave the paddock until the start of each race.

• Ensures that exercise personnel follow track safety rules and report any person(s) who refuse to comply.

All other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing License.

REQUIRED PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Responsible for fostering a fun environment. Responsible for being gracious to all guests and co-workers. 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 in compliance with established standards. Maintains a professional work environment with management and staff.

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. Also required are frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing steps and sitting. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Indiana Grand Racing & Casino 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.

The Racing Outrider is responsible for escorting, while on horseback, starters to the post and assists in returning of all horses to the unsaddling area and/or assists in the control of any horse which might cause injury to a jockey or others.