Rosie’s Gaming and Colonial Downs hiring Assistant Starter in New Kent, VA | LinkedIn (2024)

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of this job which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties or requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be expected to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.

• Provides next-level guest service to internal and external guests. Demonstrates #AddLife culture in all interactions with guests and co-workers.
• Responsible for fostering an environment of support and motivation for Team Members.
• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information in accordance with established procedures with company policy and state regulations.
• Loads racehorses into the starting gate.
• Together with the trainer works with horses to enter or break from the gate.
• Works in a fast-moving, fast-paced position inside a tight, confined metal structure.
• Maintains a log of all horses that come to the gate during training hours.
• Reports any problems with the horses or the gate.
• Maintenance of the starting gate.
• Resolves problems that are within the position's scope of authority and recommends courses of action to resolve problems that are beyond the scope of authority to the position’s supervisor.
• Keeps position supervisor informed of relevant activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regulatory and Compliance Responsibilities: In addition to the other duties described herein, each Team Member has the following responsibilities related to compliance with laws and regulations.

• Attend required training sessions offered by the Company.
• Obtain and retain required license(s).
• Perform the duties described in compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Take the necessary steps to ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco.
• Have knowledge of the ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the Team Member’s department.
• Have knowledge of the Property’s programs to address problem gaming.
• Report any acts of wrongdoing of which the Team Member may have knowledge.

Position Qualifications:

• 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.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• 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.
• At least 3 years of experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Virginia Racing Commission License

A list of physical demands, equipment, & work environment demands can be reviewed in Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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