General Definition:
- Organizes the silks on a rack labeled by race number and rider numbers
Essential Job Functions:
- Checks, cleans and maintains all silks and saddle towels
- Organizes the silks on a rack labeled by race number and rider numbers
- Ensures proper silks are hung for each owner, each race
- Responsible for cleaning the silks room between and after races
- Maintains records of all silks delivered to the jocks room
- Input silks description into the computer for the program
- Performs other related duties as may be assigned by reporting senior.
Education:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 1 year related experience and/or training; or combination.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of horseracing industry.
- Ability to read, count, write and perform basic math.
- Ability to recognize the need to coordinate effort; be reliable in following through on requests and commitments.
- Ability to communicate with coworkers and management clearly and accurately.
- Ability to work varied hours/days, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft software
Training:
- 1 year work related experience and/or training; or combination.
Licenses/Certifications/Other:
- Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency, if applicable to perform the essential job functions
- Texas Racing Commission License (TXRC)
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strength:
- Sedentary to medium workload
- Stand, sit and walk consistently
- Will be required to lift up to or over 20lbs or exert occasionally over 50lbs
- Movement:
- Will consistently be required to touch, feel, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach
- Will use office equipment
- Driving motor vehicles as needed
- Auditory:
- Frequently speak and articulate
- Noise levels will be varied from moderate to heavy machinery
- Environmental:
- Exposure to weather and extreme elements are minimal
- Minimal exposure in close proximity to horses
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 1 year related experience and/or training
- Knowledge of the horseracing industry
- Ability to read, count, write and perform basic math
- Reliable coordination and follow-through on requests and commitments
- Clear communication with coworkers and management
- Ability to work varied hours/days including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft software
- Pass a background check and obtain any required license or permit
- Texas Racing Commission License (TXRC)
- Ability to lift up to or over 20 lbs and occasionally over 50 lbs
- Physical ability to stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach and use office equipment
- Driving motor vehicles as needed
What We Do
Global Gaming Solutions, LLC is the commercial arm of the Chickasaw Nation. Since 2008, the company has leveraged the business and technological expertise of the Chickasaw Nation to invest in, develop, and manage gaming, racing, and entertainment properties. GGS specializes in the design, management, marketing, and public relations of casinos and gaming facilities.
