Entry Clerk - NYRA

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) is seeking a full time Entry Clerk. The job will require working at all three NYRA tracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park & Saratoga Race Course. A travel stipend  provided to go to Saratoga.

Reporting to the Racing Secretary, the qualified candidate will call trainers in the morning to inform them of upcoming races and make entries. In the afternoon the candidate will work in a team of Racing Officials trained and qualified to work as Patrol, Placing or Paddock Judges.

Job Responsibilities:

• Receive instructions from the Racing Secretary detailing the number and types of races to occur in the upcoming weeks.
• Create and print out a schedule of races and their descriptions (condition book) to be held two weeks out.
• Make calls to trainers to take entries to fill races.  Document horses entering.
• Print out results of each race day ("overnight") and distribute to appropriate departments.
• Assist Racing Secretary with ad-hoc projects.

Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent and a thorough understanding of the racing industry.  Prior experience working in a racing department function is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skill and computer proficiency is required. This job requires working weekends and some holidays.

NYRA offers a competitive salary and benefit package, and the opportunity to be part of the rich tradition that defines New York racing. To apply email resume to JLevine@nyrainc.com.  NYRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.