Head Clocker - 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.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to become a Clocker.  An individual could be successful if they possess the following.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The clocker accurately records all workouts on the race course during which the race meeting is being conducted.

• Oversee and coordinate the daily timing of official workouts for horses during training hours.
• Accurately clock, record, verify and report official workout times in accordance with racing rules, department procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, train and schedule clockers to ensure proper coverage during all required training hours.
• Maintain accurate records of workouts, gate works, breezes and other required racing information.
• Communicate workout information timely and accurately to Racing Officials, Racing Office, Stewards and other approved racing personnel.
• Monitor horses on the track during training hours and report any concerns, irregularities or unsafe conditions to the appropriate Racing Officials.
• Ensure all clocking equipment, radios, stopwatches, timing systems and related tools are functioning properly.
• Assist with identifying horses during workouts and confirming proper information before official times are submitted.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of racing information.
• Work closely with Racing Officials, horsemen, outriders, track maintenance and other racing personnel.
• Maintain an attitude and philosophy consistent with company Core Values and Standards of Behavior with internal and external guests.
• Follow established procedures and policies of Oaklawn.
• Ability to work required overtime
• Regular punctual attendance required
• 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 at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous horse racing, clocking, racing office, backside or racing official experience preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of thoroughbred racing, workouts, training hours and racing terminology.
• Must be highly accurate, dependable and detail oriented.
• Must be able to work early mornings, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work around horses and in an active racetrack environment.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional and friendly demeanor in all situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly with Racing Officials, horsemen and team members.
• Ability to handle several tasks at the same time.
• Ability to work at a fast pace in an outdoor environment.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES                                                     

This job has supervisory responsibilities and may provide direction, scheduling, training and oversight to clockers.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability 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.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to stand and walk for the majority of the shift.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and must have the ability to stand, climb, push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted second-hand tobacco smoke.  The employee will be subjected to varied light levels and excessive noise.

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.