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.We are currently seeking a talented individual to become a Receiving Barn Assistant. An individual could be successful if they possess the following.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Receiving Barn Assistant is responsible for overseeing all horses to the receiving barn and coordinate the arrival and departure time with trainers.
- Make sure stalls are clean and properly bedded
- Assign stalls to trainers arriving that day
- Assign racing slips
- Get stakes stalls prepped for horses arriving in other barns
- Ability to work required overtime
- Regular punctual attendance
- Must be able to read, write legibly, understand and speak English
- Ability to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays
- Ability to stand for periods of time and work in inclement weather when necessary
- Punctual attendance required
- Ability to work required overtime.
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be 21 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.
LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSEmployee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.
OAKLAWN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.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.