Race Official, Finger Lakes Gaming

About the role

Delaware North Gaming is seeking a part-time Race Official to join our team at Finger Lakes Gaming in Farmington, New York. The position involves assisting, filling in, and training others in all aspects of racing jobs such as Placing Judge, Paddock Judge, Clerk of Scales, and Horse Identifier, in compliance with New York State Gaming Commission standards and Delaware North’s operational guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Take entries in the morning
• Read, proof, and correct programs as needed
• Maintain and update lasix information and eligibility requirements
• Aid in hustling horses for the race schedule
• Ensure adherence to New York State Gaming Commission regulations and procedures
• Utilize Incompass computer system and other relevant software
• Train current and new associates on proper procedures and regulations
• Handle guest complaints and defuse difficult situations professionally
• Perform tasks independently and adhere to GuestPath’s Universal Service Standards

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or TASC equivalent
• Licensed by the New York State Gaming Commission
• Experience with Thoroughbred horses and racetrack operations
• Minimum of five years experience with Thoroughbred horses
• Intermediate computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• Basic math skills (addition and subtraction)
• Ability to work independently and follow OSHA guidelines
• Manual dexterity for horse handling and computer input
• Standing, crouching, climbing, lifting up to 30 pounds, and exposure to varying weather conditions

Qualifications

• Intermediate computer skills: Microsoft Office, email
• Equibase knowledge preferred
• Basic math skills: addition and subtraction
• Ability to handle guest complaints and emotional situations
• Ability to work independently and follow OSHA guidelines
• Ability to adhere to GuestPath’s Universal Service Standards

Skills

• Intermediate computer skills: Microsoft Office, email
• Equibase knowledge preferred
• Basic math skills: addition and subtraction
• Ability to handle guest complaints and emotional situations
• Ability to work independently and follow OSHA guidelines
• Ability to adhere to GuestPath’s Universal Service Standards

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement

Pay

$182.34 – $182.34 per day

Schedule

Days

Holidays

8-hour shift

Who we are

Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, owned and operated by Delaware North, features more than 1,500 video gaming machines and brings the thrill of live thoroughbred racing from April to November and year-round simulcast wagering on thoroughbred and harness racing from across the country. Finger Lakes presents various dining options including a large buffet.

Physical requirements

• Manual dexterity sufficient to maneuver around horses
• Manual dexterity sufficient to input data into computer system
• Ability to stand, crouch, and climb to perform duties
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Visual acuity sufficient for knowing activity in surroundings
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions in all seasons, including variable temperatures and wet and/or humid conditions
• Noisy environment
• Work around Thoroughbred Horses

More about you

Minimum High School diploma, GED, or TASC

Licensed by the New York State Gaming Commission

Experienced with Thoroughbred horses, racetrack experience required

Minimum of Five Years experience with Thoroughbred horses required

Racetrack experience required, minimum Two Year

Intermediate computer skills: Microsoft Office, email

Equibase preferred

Basic math skills: addition and subtraction

Ability to perform tasks independently

Ability to understand and follow OSHA guidelines

Ability to adhere to GuestPath’s Universal Service Standards