Paddock Judge
- Belmont Park (Elmont), New York
- Racing
- Regular Full Time
Title: Paddock Judge
Employee Status: Regular Full Time
Work From Home Option: Not Applicable
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Overview:
Assist NYRA in delivering seamless and smooth daily racing operations by acting as Paddock Judge and assisting with other racing operations as needed.
Essential Functions:
Daily paddock operations and ensure races are ran on time within the set forth post times; ensure horses are running in legal equipment and the correct equipment as published in the daily program; communicate race day changes to stewards; oversee paddock schooling in the morning and afternoon; communicate with stewards and other racing officials about any incidents or delays that may occur; enforce NYRA house rules, HISA and NYSGC rules as they pertain to paddock operations; work with security personnel to ensure paddock access plans are being followed and are up to date; ensure a safe environment for licensees, horses and spectators in the paddock; assist in the horse identification office as needed; assist in the jocks room as needed; fill in for other racing officials as needed; keep accurate records for equipment worn by horses and records of horses who are fractious during saddling or post parade
Qualifications:
Qualifications and Education Requirements: 10 years of hands-on horse experience preferably on the racetrack; 2 years of experience working as a racing official; High school education required, College Degree in an Equine Related Field preferred
Preferred Skills:
High degree of horsemanship; superior communication skills; the ability to identify fractious horses and know how to alleviate the situation; the ability to saddle a horse prior to races; ability to utilize RTO for records keeping, program creation and entering coggins; ability to send digital certificates with the Jockey Club Registry as needed; be detailed oriented; ability to make split second decisions; general understanding of the jockey scale system and jocks room processes
Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
This role will require intermittent movement throughout the day and will occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The incumbent must be able to list 10-30 pounds.
Pay Range / Salary: $66,300.00 - $82,000.00
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About Us:
With a lineage of nearly 150 years, The New York Racing Association (NYRA) serves as the cornerstone of New York State's thoroughbred industry at three major tracks (Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course). The industry contributes more than $3 billion annually to its urban, suburban, and rural economy. NYRA also offers a variety of exciting career opportunities – on and off the track. From Finance to Facilities, Turf to Technology, in all departments we are stewards of our sport. Join our talented team of professionals.
NYRA is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal, state, and local anti - discrimination laws. NYRA values diversity and complies with New York State and New York City law, which prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee, applicant for employment, or intern based on race, age, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender identity / expression and transgender status), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18-years-of-age & up), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, partnership status, unemployment status, certain arrest or conviction records and domestic or sexual violence victim status. NYRA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on an employee’s membership in one or more of these protected categories, an employee’s known relationship or association with a member of one or more of these protected categories, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise to conduct thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York State’s horse racing industry, which is responsible for 19,000 jobs and more than $3 billion in annual economic impact.
