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Title:  Assistant Starter

Requisition ID#:  1082
Location: 

New Kent, VA, US, 23124

Property:  Colonial Downs Group
Pay Range: 

Colonial Downs Group (CDG) is owned and operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated and consists of several different brands across Virginia: Colonial Downs Racetrack, Rosie’s Gaming Emporium, Rosie’s Game Room, and Virginia Horseplay. CDG is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving, and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Starter is responsible for guiding horses into the starting gate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Loads racehorses into the starting gate.
  2. Together with the trainer works with horses to enter or break from the gate.
  3. Works in a fast-moving, fast-paced position inside a tight, confined metal structure.
  4. Maintains a log of all horses that come to the gate during training hours. 
  5. Reports any problems with the horses or the gate.
  6. Performs routine maintenance of the starting gate. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of Thoroughbred horses.
  • Ability to deal with wild, anxious horses that are unaccustomed to using the starting gate.
  • Ability to professionally handle horses entering into starting gate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • One to two years of prior experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Walking 25% of the time
  • Sitting 25% of the time
  • Standing 35% of the time
  • Bending and lifting 15% of the time
  • Lifting/moving maximum of 50 lbs.
  • Ability to see 20/20, color, and/or peripherally
  • Must be available to work during all live race days at Colonial Downs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

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