Clerk of Scales - Seasonal

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify the presence of all jockeys in the jockey's room at the appointed time

• Verify the correct weight of each jockey at the time of weighing out and weighing in and report any discrepancies to the Stewards

• Oversee security of jockey's room including the conduct of the jockeys and valets

• Record all required data on the scale sheet and submit that data to the Horsemen's Bookkeeper at the end of each race

• Maintain record of applicable winning races on all apprentice certificates at the meet

• Inform Live Racing Operator of scratches, jockey changes and overweights

• Assume the duties of the Jockey Room Custodian in the absence of such employee

• Ability to work required overtime

• Regular punctual attendance required

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with numerous responsibilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with jockeys and valets

• Ability to maintain a calm, composed presence in an often challenging environment where multiple tasks and events may occur simultaneously

• Must maintain the highest of moral integrity and a strong work ethic

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• At least one year experience as a Clerk of Scales

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit throughout the assigned shift

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

• Requires frequent wrist and hand use

It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.