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Seasonal BEL Outrider

New York Racing Association

Elmont, NYTemporary$23.25/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$23.25/hr
Location
Elmont, NY
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

New York Racing Association is hiring a Seasonal BEL Outrider. The Seasonal BEL Outrider opens and closes the racetrack to horse training at designated hours, catches free horses during workouts, and contacts appropriate personnel for injuries. This role enforces training and equipment regulations on the track and leads horses in the post parade. The Outrider also ensures mounts are properly maintained and monitors exercise riders' skill-sets.

Key focus areas include Patrol the racetrack during training and racing hours to look for debris and foreign objects, Open and close the racetrack to horse training at designated hours, and Catch horses that get free during workouts.

Successful candidates bring Grammar School and 3+ Years Exercise Rider And Handling Horses. Important skills include Patrolling Racetrack, Opening And Closing Racetrack, Catching Free Horses, Contacting Personnel For Injuries, Enforcing Regulations, and Leading Horses In Post Parade.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patrolling RacetrackOpening and Closing RacetrackCatching Free HorsesContacting Personnel for InjuriesEnforcing RegulationsLeading Horses in Post ParadeMount MaintenanceRiding Difficult HorsesMonitoring Exercise Rider Skill-SetsReporting Infractions to StewardsPhysical StaminaComfort in Active Racetrack EnvironmentProlonged RidingProlonged WalkingProlonged StandingMounting HorsesHandling HorsesResponding to Unpredictable SituationsManaging Loose or Difficult HorsesSustained FocusSituational AwarenessPhysical StrengthCoordinationHorsemanship Duties

Qualifications

Grammar School3 Years Exercise Rider Experience3 Years Handling Horses Experience

Full job description

Title: Seasonal BEL Outrider

Employee Status: Seasonal Full Time

Work From Home Option: Not Applicable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Overview:

Opens and closes the racetrack to horse training at designated hours; Catches horses that get free during workouts; Contacts appropriate personnel when injuries occur; Enforces training and equipment regulations on the track.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols the racetrack during training and racing hours to look for debris and foreign objects;

  • Opens and closes the racetrack to horse training at designated hours;

  • Catches horses that get free during workouts;

  • Contacts appropriate personnel when injuries occur;

  • Enforces training and equipment regulations on the track;

  • Leads horses in the post parade on to the racetrack;

  • Ensures that mounts are properly maintained;

  • Rides horses who are having a difficult time training properly;

  • Monitors skill-sets of exercise riders;

  • Reports to Stewards infractions by exercise riders breaking/not adhering to rules.

Qualifications:

  • Educational Level Required: Grammar school

  • Minimum Years and Kind of Work Experience Required: 3 years of work experience as an exercise rider and handling horses.

Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This position requires a high level of physical stamina and comfort working in an active racetrack environment. The Seasonal BEL Outrider must be able to perform prolonged periods of riding, walking, and standing while outdoors in varying weather conditions. Duties involve mounting, riding, and handling horses during training and racing hours, responding quickly to unpredictable situations, and safely managing horses that become loose or difficult to control.

The work environment includes regular exposure to live racehorses, equipment, uneven surfaces, dust, and noise typical of a racetrack setting. The role requires sustained focus, situational awareness, and the physical strength and coordination necessary to safely perform horsemanship duties. Work is performed entirely on-site and may include early mornings, extended hours, weekends, and holidays based on racing and training schedules.

Pay Range / Salary: $23.25 per hour

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