<p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>The Placing Judge is responsible for determining the order of the horses as they cross the finish line by performing the following duties.</p> <ul> <li>Determines the order of finish of each race by consideration of the respective noses of each horse. </li><li>Causes the numbers of the leading horses to be flashed on the result board during the running of a race. </li><li>Causes the number of the first four horses to cross the finish line to be flashed on the result board. </li><li>Determines if a "Photo" is necessary and if so uses it as an aid to determine the order of finish. </li><li>Immediately contacts the tote room of the unofficial order of finish. </li><li>Causes the official time to be flashed on the result board. </li><li>Causes, in the event of an inquiry or objection, the numbers of the affected horses to flash on the result board. </li><li>Verifies with the Photo Finisher to receive the official order of finish. </li><li>Contacts the Horsemen's Bookkeeper with the official order of finish. </li><li>Notes that each horse's rider is wearing the proper colors during the post parade. </li><li>Reads and corrects proofs of the following day's races. </li><li>Assists in the taking of entries, scratches, declaration, and subscriptions and any other duties that may be required to assist in the daily operations of the racing office. </li></ul> <p>All other duties as assigned by management.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing License.</p> <p>REQUIRED PERSONAL COMPETENCIES</p> <p>Responsible for fostering a fun environment. Responsible for being gracious to all guests and co-workers. Responsible for promoting a positive influence in the community and participating in company-sponsored events. Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensures that behavior and appearance are in compliance with established standards. Maintains a professional work environment with management and staff.</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</p> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Also required are frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing steps and sitting. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.</p> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <p>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Casino is a smoking establishment, therefore must be able to work in a smoking environment. Must be able to work in a highly populated fast-paced and noisy environment.</p>