Seasonal Racing Valet

Job Summary:

The valets shall attend the weighing out of the jockeys, the saddling of the horses prior to racing and attend the weighing in of the jockeys. Responsible for supporting the Companies mission, vision, and values by providing fun and games like no place else, and adheres to the Canterbury Way by focusing on our core values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead by example.
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times.
• Creates high levels of morale, fosters teamwork, inspires collaboration, delegates effectively and coaches and mentors direct reports for growth opportunities.
• Clean jockey equipment between each race.
• Transfer equipment from the Jockeys' Room to the Paddock.
• Assist in the saddling the horses in the paddock prior to the race under the direction of the trainer or assistant trainer of the horse.
• Transfer equipment from the racetrack to the Jockeys' Room after the race.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain a calm, composed presence in an often challenging environment where multiple tasks and events may occur simultaneously.
• Must provide own khaki-colored work pants.
• Must be able to pass Canterbury Park's pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, drug screening, and Canterbury Park's Safe Driving Policy.
• Must be able to attain a Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) license.
• Must be registered with the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) as a Covered Person.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least One (1) year of experience as a Valet.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

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.

• Maintain a flexible working schedule, which may include nights and weekends during the live race season May - September.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit throughout the assigned shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Requires frequent wrist and hand use.

Canterbury Park is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer