Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•Verify the presence of all jockeys in the jockey’s room at the appointed time

•Verify the correct weight of each jockey at the time of weighing out and weighing in and report any discrepancies to the Stewards

•Oversee security of jockey’s room including the conduct of the jockeys and valets

•Record all required data on the scale sheet and submit that data to the Horsemen’s Bookkeeper at the end of each race

•Maintain record of applicable winning races on all apprentice certificates at the meet

•Inform Live Racing Operator of scratches, jockey changes and overweights

•Assume the duties of the Jockey Room Custodian in the absence of such employee

•Ability to work required overtime

•Regular punctual attendance required

•Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with numerous responsibilities

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with jockeys and valets

•Ability to maintain a calm, composed presence in an often challenging environment where multiple tasks and events may occur simultaneously

•Must maintain the highest of moral integrity and a strong work ethic

Education and Experience Requirements

•High School Diploma or equivalent required

•At least one year experience as a Clerk of Scales

Work Environment and Physical Demands

•Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays

•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

It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.