Belmont Clocker
Elmont, NYFull-time$21.22/hrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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New York Racing Association is hiring a Belmont Clocker. The Belmont Clocker observes and times racehorses during pre-race workouts to obtain speed information. This role identifies each horse by name and color, records information, and assigns a speed rating based on effort, distance, and time. The Clocker submits all recorded information to the Racing Secretary's Office.
Key focus areas include Keep a list of each horse’s name, distance, time, and workout manner, Clock horses during pre-race workouts, and Identify each horse by its name, verifying colors and identifying marks.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED and 3+ Years Horse Racing Experience. Important skills include Observing Racehorses, Timing Racehorses, Identifying Horses, Recording Information, Assigning Speed Rating, and Using Stopwatch.
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Title: Belmont Clocker
Employee Status: Regular Full Time
Work From Home Option: Not Applicable
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Overview:
Observes and times racehorses during pre-race workouts to obtain speed information. Identifies each horse by name, color, and records information. Observes horse during workout and assigns speed rating according to effort extended by horse and rider, distance run, and time required as measured by stopwatch. Records information and submits it to Racing Secretary’s Office.
Essential Functions:
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Keeps a list each horse’s name, distance, time, manner in which the workout was accomplished, condition of the racing surface, and any other information deemed appropriate
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Clocks horses during pre-race workouts
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Identifies each horse by its name verifying colors and identifying marks
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Notes type of workout, distance, trainer’s name, race conditions, and workout time
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Submits information to Gap Attendants to be recorded with racing office and given to trainer
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Informs Clockers Supervisor of any discrepancies, if unable to identify a horse, and all other important matters
Qualifications:
Educational Level Required: High school diploma or GED
Minimum Years and Kind of Work Experience Required: 3-5 years experience in horse racing, preferably in gap attendant, #’s clerk, Tabwriter positions.
Other Requirements: Experience timing sporting events or other fast-paced activities.
Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
Stress related to accurately timing several horses simultaneously. A workout cannot be re-created and times cannot be estimated or made up.
Pay Range / Salary: $21.22 per hour
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