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CLERK OF SCALES (LIVE Horse Racing)

LOUISIANA DOWNS INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC • Bossier City, LA, US • 2m ago

Clerk of Scales

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Clerk of Scales is responsible for the operations of the Jockeys’ Room by performing the following duties.

Verifies the presence of all jockeys in the Jockeys’ Room at the appointed time.
Verifies that all jockeys have current licenses as needed.
Verifies the correct weight of jockey at the time of weighing out and weighing in; and reports any discrepancies to the Stewards immediately.
Oversees the security of the Jockeys’ Room including the conduct of jockeys and their attendants.
Reports to the Stewards any infractions of the rules with respect to weight, weighting, riding equipment, and/or conduct.
Records all required data on the Scale Sheet and submits the data to the Bookkeeper at the end of each race.
Maintains the record of applicable winning races on all apprentice certificates in the meet.
Release apprentice jockey certificates, upon the jockey's departure or upon the conclusion of the race meet.
Assumes the duties of the Jockeys’ Room custodian in the absence of such team member.
Ensures the safekeeping of all racing colors/silks.
Reports all color/silks changes, ownership updates/corrections, and/or jockey changes from that listed in the official program; causing same to be posted and announced before each race.
Supervises all Valets and the issuance of numbered saddle towels and equipment for each horse. Ensures the accuracy of the scales and the periodic tests thereof.
Transmits to the Stewards all complaints, protests, objections, and/or disputes.
Alerts Valets in the event of a Claim to see that horse is returned to the Paddock after the race to transfer Ownership.
Maintains a film list of jockeys whom the Stewards feel should review such films.
Assists, as required, in the daily operation of the Racing Office.
All other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

Required frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing steps, and sitting.

Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

LAD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THIS JOB DESCRIPTION WHENEVER NECESSARY.

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