Rosie’s Gaming and Colonial Downs hiring Valet (Seasonal) in New Kent, Virginia, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of this job which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties or requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be expected to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.

• Provides next-level guest service to internal and external guests. Demonstrates #AddLife culture in all interactions with guests and co-workers.
• Responsible for fostering an environment of support and motivation for Team Members.
• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information in accordance with established procedures with company policy and state regulations.
• Assists trainers with the saddling of horses, including adjusting saddle weights.
• Prepares equipment for the jockey weigh out process.
• Places number on saddle to correspond with horse’s entry number in race.
• Reads color assignment chart and obtains specific colors of silks from color room corresponding to stable colors.
• Checks that rider is wearing the proper silks, helmet cover, and arm number.
• Assists Trainers with equipment adjustments in the Paddock.
• Provides riding crop to Jockey that they are saddling.
• Makes Jockey and Clerk of Scales aware of any safety equipment that needs to be repaired/replaced.
• Unsaddles horse after each race and carries equipment back to the Jockey’s room after each race and after the weigh in process is completed.
• Cleans jockey equipment between each race (saddles, girth straps, etc.).
• Places used saddle towels in laundry container.
• Abides by all safety requirements as outlined in the Safety Manual or as required by individual departments and/or job functions.
• Resolves problems that are within the position's scope of authority and recommends courses of action to resolve problems that are beyond the scope of authority to the position’s supervisor.
• Keeps position supervisor informed of relevant activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Clerk of Scales such as attaching test barn and/or claimed horse bit tags after the running of each race.

Regulatory and Compliance Responsibilities: In addition to the other duties described herein, each Team Member has the following responsibilities related to compliance with laws and regulations.

• Attend required training sessions offered by the Company.
• Obtain and retain required license(s).
• Perform the duties described in compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Take the necessary steps to ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco.
• Have knowledge of the ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the Team Member’s department.
• Have knowledge of the Property’s programs to address problem gaming.
• Report any acts of wrongdoing of which the Team Member may have knowledge.

Position Qualifications: Must have experience working closely around racehorses. Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Must have strong organizational skills. Must be team-oriented. Must be able to work successfully with a variety of personality styles. Must be able to perform various functions essential to racing operations. Must be available to work during the entire race meet at Colonial Downs.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Virginia Racing Commission License

A list of physical demands, equipment, & work environment demands can be reviewed in Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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