State Steward - Illinois Racing Board - Fairmount Park

Personal Service Contract
THIS POSITION IS PAID AT A DAILY RATE OF $350-$450

This Position is not pension eligible and there are no paid benefits.

Position runs from late April to late September, subject to Fairmount Park race dates.

Duties:
Under the supervision of the Executive Director through the Field Operations Manager of the
Illinois Racing Board (IRB), monitors and regulates racing in accordance with Racing Board rules.
Occupies the Steward's Stand to monitor all live races; regulates barn area to provide a safe and
secure environment for licensees and equines; oversees entries; selects the prescribed number of
horses to be sent to the Detention Barn for testing; determines track conditions and needs for
special equipment; sounds the "Stop Betting Signal" at the start of each race; confers with the
Patrol Judge, jockey's and drivers during the course of an inquiry and makes the final
determination of the official order of finish. May be required to perform the duties of Identifier,
Security Coordinator and Vet Technician as required. Conducts daily administrative tasks. All
duties enumerated are to be performed only during the course of a live race meet.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
College degree, or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities, preferred with an emphasis in
English, Public Speaking and/or Political Science. Excellent writing and speaking skills a must.
Prefer at least five years of experience in the horse racing industry. The duties of this position can
be performed at any racetrack under the jurisdiction of the IRB and requires the ability to travel to
and from any track as assigned. Prefer accreditation from Racing Officials Accreditation program.
Requires familiarity with the administrative rules and statute. Prefer two plus years of supervisory
or management experience. Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Software. Requires ability to
stand and walk for long periods of time and the ability to bend, and reach above shoulder level.

WORK HOURS & LOCATION/AGENCY CONTACT
Work Hours: Various hours per racetrack schedule
Work Location:
Illinois Racing Board
9301 Collinsville Road - Fairmount Park
Collinsville, IL

Posting Information:
https://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2023954

Agency Contact:
Human Resources
100 W. Randolph; 5-700
Chicago, IL 60601
312-814-2600
312-814-5062 Fax