Assistant Starter

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel

Assistant Starter

Vinton, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Responsible for loading horses into the starting gates prior to races. Assist with scheduling and supervising the schooling of horses.

    • Load horses into the starting gates.

    • Assist with scheduling & supervising of schooling of horses.

    • Assist with listing of horses that are unruly in the starting gates; help to ensure they are schooled before they
    race again.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Must be at least 18 years of age.
    • Prior experience in a similar position preferred.
    • Must be a skilled horse handler.
    • Must be able to work with horsemen and give directions.
    • Must have excellent communication skills.
    • Must be physically agile and able to stand and walk, climb, reach, lift, bend, and work outside in various weather
    conditions.
    • Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications

    Additional Information

    Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

    Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.