Racing Steward - Ohio | Racing Officials Accreditation Program

Guest Service Requirement

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Position Summary

The associate steward acts in conjunction with the State steward and another associate steward to monitor and regulate Thoroughbred racing in accordance with Ohio Revised and Administrative code, determining all questions with reference to racing arising during the meet and all questions with regard to licensing, entries and other matters to the extent to which they are authorized to act under the rules of racing. He/she will occupy the steward’s stand to monitor all live races, regulate the stable area to provide a safe and secure environment for licensees and equines, oversee entries, select horses to be sent to the State detention barn for testing, determine track conditions, operate the “Stop Betting Signal” at the start of each race, confer with the Placing Judges, jockey’s and other officials during the course of an inquiry or objection and make the final determination of the official order of finish. The steward confers with veterinary personnel regarding horses unfit to race and serves as member of a judiciary board that exercises control over racing participants and makes decisions in accordance with state racing commission rules on such matters as validity of complaints and order of finishes. He/she must write reports to comply with state racing commission rules, recording and reporting all complaints, actions taken and penalties imposed.

Essential Functions

Knowledge of Ohio Revised Code and Administrative Rules that pertain to pari-mutuel racing.
Knowledge of horse racing.
Knowledge of pari-mutuel wagering.
Knowledge of racetracks, security, policies and other track procedures.
Knowledge of medications used for racehorses and trends in new medications.
Knowledge of the role of mutuel departments, trainers, owners and jockeys.
Knowledge of the current trends in the horse racing industry.
Ability to observe races and to make decisions on violations.
Ability to evaluate the legitimacy of responses to possible violations.
Ability to make logical and accurate decisions based on interpretations of administrative rules.
Ability to effectively work with people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the racing industry, the regulated facility, and the general public.
Ability to prepare reports and maintain associated records.
Ability to resolve disputes between track management, patrons, owners, trainers, and jockeys.
Ability to identify irregularities in wagering.
The ability to distinguish colors correctly.
Displays the highest standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and cooperate with supervisors.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The equivalent of two years of full-time experience which involved working directly with the pari-mutuel horse racing industry as a racing official, such as a placing judge, paddock judge, racing secretary, clerk of scales, steward, assistant steward, or other racing official that involved interpreting rules of horse racing and making judgments or the equivalent of five years of full-time experience in the pari-mutuel horse racing industry in a non-official capacity that still involved interpreting the rules of horse racing, such as jockey, trainer, owner or closely related occupation.
Applicant for this position must be able to obtain and maintain in good standing an Ohio Racing Commission occupational license.

Education and Experience

Accreditation is required for this position. Thistledown Racino requires horseracing stewards to be accredited by the Racing Officials Accreditation Program in association with the Universities of Arizona and Louisville.

Required Certification/License