Horse Identifier - 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

• Ensures only horses scheduled to race are permitted in the paddock by verifying the identity of the horse
• Releases identified horses to handlers for transfer to paddock for saddling
• Notifies the steward upon detecting any discrepancy in a horse’s identity
• Records physical changes in horses, such as weight increase or scar received since last inspection in order to keep identification records current
• Supervises the identification of any horse on the grounds of Oaklawn before approving the horse for tattooing
• Maintains a card that lists all equipment worn and the tattoo number for each horse racing at the meeting
• Compares the equipment actually being used on the horse with the approved equipment listed on the card
• Ability to work required overtime
• Regular punctual attendance required
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write legibly, understand and speak English
• Ability to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays
• Ability to stand for periods of time and work in inclement weather when necessary

Education & Experience

• Must be 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

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.