Seasonal Racing Valet

Job Summary: 

Racing Valets shall attend the weighing out of the jockeys, the saddling of the horses prior to racing, the unsaddling of the horses post race and attend the weighing in of the jockeys. Responsible for supporting the Company’s mission, vision, and values by providing an unparalleled experience of fun and entertainment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead by example.


• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times. 


• Creates high levels of morale, fosters teamwork, inspires collaboration, and provides suggestions for growth to management.


• Clean jockey equipment between each race


• Transfer equipment from the Jockeys’ Room to the Paddock


• Assist in the saddling the horses in the paddock prior to the race under the direction of the trainer or assistant trainer of the horse


• Transfer equipment from the racetrack to the Jockeys’ Room after the race

Required Qualifications: 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to maintain a calm, composed presence in an often challenging environment where multiple tasks and events may occur simultaneously.


• Must provide own khaki-colored work pants.


• Must be able to pass Canterbury Park’s pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, drug screening, and Canterbury Park’s Safe Driving Policy.


• Must be able to attain a Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) license.


• Must be registered with the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) as a Covered Person.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent


• At least One (1) year of experience as a Valet

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

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.

• Maintain a flexible working schedule, which may include late nights and weekends during the live race season May – September.


• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit throughout the assigned shift.


• Required to be in proper uniform during all hours where live racing is being conducted.


• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.


• Requires frequent wrist and hand use.