Clocker/Placing Judge

Summary

Title: Clocker/Placing JudgeEmployee Status: Regular Full TimeWork From Home Option: Not ApplicableFLSA Status: ExemptJob Overview This position is vital to racing department operations as it encompasses responsibilities with both daily training and racing functions. The preferred candidate will be able to work as a clocker in the morning while serving as a placing judge in the afternoon.Essential Functions Communicate information given by trainers or gap attendants to accurately record workout times as required by New York State Gaming Commission rulesFollow NYRA standard operating procedures for timing of racehorsesMaintains a list of unresolved workouts for horses that are not identified or properly reported to clockersVerify workouts against the official workout report, including trainer informationNote track condition, weather, and any factors that may impact trainingLog all workout data in accordance to NYSGC and NYRA rules and regulations in Equibase for official publishingRelay concerns and unresolved or unauthorized workouts to the stewardsBecome familiar with the tab writing process to fill in for regular tab writerFollow NYRA standard operating procedures for the placing of horses during the racesUtilize photo finish technology to report the correct order of finish and communicate with stewards and the general public using placing softwareEnsure that starting gate and turf rail settings are correct as printed in the track programCommunicate any concerns seen with stewardsQualifications 3-5 years working at the racetrack in the training of horses, as a gap attendant, or racing officialAbility to get licensed as required by the New York State Gaming CommissionHigh school diploma or equivalentPreferred Skills Knowledge of racing surfaces, gaps, poles, and racing jargonAbility to multitask and follow horses during training activitiesAbility to identify saddle towels, markings, and colors of horses to determine the correct horses are being timedCommunicate with trainers, other clockers, gap attendants, and other personnel to communicate any concerns that occur on the racetrackAbility to communicate any high risk situations are could arise during the training of racehorsesUsing identifying markers of silks, caps, or horse colors to identify order of finishCommunicating information regarding order of finish, fouls, or inquiries, with stewards or other racing officials via phoneSkills Proficiency Ability to use a stopwatch and record times and trainers of horses that worked accuratelyMultitasking and organizationCommunicate using various media (phone, text, radio, computer)Using sound judgement at all timesSummary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment This position requires standing, walking, and remaining outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions while observing training and racing activities. The role requires visual acuity to identify horses, silks, saddle towels, and race positions, as well as manual dexterity to operate stopwatches, computers, radios, telephones, and photo finish equipment. Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and other schedules associated with live racing and training operations is required.Pay Range / Salary: $66,300-$82,000#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Title: Clocker/Placing JudgeEmployee Status: Regular Full TimeWork From Home Option: Not ApplicableFLSA Status: ExemptJob Overview This position is vital to racing department operations as it encompasses responsibilities with both daily training and racing functions. The preferred candidate will be able to work as a clocker in the morning while serving as a placing judge in the afternoon.Essential Functions Communicate information given by trainers or gap attendants to accurately record workout times as required by New York State Gaming Commission rulesFollow NYRA standard operating procedures for timing of racehorsesMaintains a list of unresolved workouts for horses that are not identified or properly reported to clockersVerify workouts against the official workout report, including trainer informationNote track condition, weather, and any factors that may impact trainingLog all workout data in accordance to NYSGC and NYRA rules and regulations in Equibase for official publishingRelay concerns and unresolved or unauthorized workouts to the stewardsBecome familiar with the tab writing process to fill in for regular tab writerFollow NYRA standard operating procedures for the placing of horses during the racesUtilize photo finish technology to report the correct order of finish and communicate with stewards and the general public using placing softwareEnsure that starting gate and turf rail settings are correct as printed in the track programCommunicate any concerns seen with stewardsQualifications 3-5 years working at the racetrack in the training of horses, as a gap attendant, or racing officialAbility to get licensed as required by the New York State Gaming CommissionHigh school diploma or equivalentPreferred Skills Knowledge of racing surfaces, gaps, poles, and racing jargonAbility to multitask and follow horses during training activitiesAbility to identify saddle towels, markings, and colors of horses to determine the correct horses are being timedCommunicate with trainers, other clockers, gap attendants, and other personnel to communicate any concerns that occur on the racetrackAbility to communicate any high risk situations are could arise during the training of racehorsesUsing identifying markers of silks, caps, or horse colors to identify order of finishCommunicating information regarding order of finish, fouls, or inquiries, with stewards or other racing officials via phoneSkills Proficiency Ability to use a stopwatch and record times and trainers of horses that worked accuratelyMultitasking and organizationCommunicate using various media (phone, text, radio, computer)Using sound judgement at all timesSummary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment This position requires standing, walking, and remaining outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions while observing training and racing activities. The role requires visual acuity to identify horses, silks, saddle towels, and race positions, as well as manual dexterity to operate stopwatches, computers, radios, telephones, and photo finish equipment. Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and other schedules associated with live racing and training operations is required.Pay Range / Salary: $66,300-$82,000#J-18808-Ljbffr