Valet
About The Position
General Definition: The Horse Valet assists with the horse tack, saddling of horses and cleaning of all equipment; may maintain the jockey’s wardrobe and ensures that the proper uniform is worn for each horse; provides labor support to higher level staff; and performs related tasks within area Essential Job Functions: Prepares and organizes each rider for various races; sets out all equipment, including helmets and helmet covers, whips, boots, etc.; and makes the riders saddle available for each weigh out time. Ensure proper weight for assigned jockeys. Assist in the saddling the horses in the paddock prior to the race under the direction of the trainer or assistant trainer of the horse. Checks that each rider is wearing the proper silks, helmet cover and arm number. Removes tack from horses after each race and takes to jockeys room; may tighten and/or loosen over and under girths and unsaddle the horses. Provides racing forms for each jockey; marks programs with scratches and highlighted mounts; ensures saddle and saddle pad are taken to the paddock and helps the trainer saddle the horse. Transfer equipment from the Jockeys’ Room to the Paddock. Transfer equipment from the racetrack to the Jockeys’ Room after the race. Maintaining the needs of the Jockey each day racing is held. • The Valet Room needs to be kept in good condition at all times. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Completion of high school diploma or GED
- Racing Official Accreditation Program (ROAP) accreditation preferred
- Thorough knowledge of horse and rider’s racing equipment and saddling for horses
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain a calm, composed presence in an often-challenging environment where multiple tasks and events may occur simultaneously
- Must be able to work independently and in team environment
- Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays
- Ability to enter a smoke-filled environment as needed OR Must be able to work in a smoke-filled casino environment
- At least One (1) year of experience as a racing valet
- Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency if applicable to perform the essential job functions
- Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug test with a negative result
Nice To Haves
- Racetrack jockey or outrider experienced preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepares and organizes each rider for various races
- Sets out all equipment, including helmets and helmet covers, whips, boots, etc.
- Makes the riders saddle available for each weigh out time
- Ensure proper weight for assigned jockeys
- Assist in the saddling the horses in the paddock prior to the race under the direction of the trainer or assistant trainer of the horse
- Checks that each rider is wearing the proper silks, helmet cover and arm number
- Removes tack from horses after each race and takes to jockeys room
- May tighten and/or loosen over and under girths and unsaddle the horses
- Provides racing forms for each jockey
- Marks programs with scratches and highlighted mounts
- Ensures saddle and saddle pad are taken to the paddock and helps the trainer saddle the horse
- Transfer equipment from the Jockeys’ Room to the Paddock
- Transfer equipment from the racetrack to the Jockeys’ Room after the race
- Maintaining the needs of the Jockey each day racing is held
- The Valet Room needs to be kept in good condition at all times
- Perform all other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
