Receiving Barn Assistant - Seasonal
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LocationAR Hot Springs
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedJul 6, 2026 · 4mo ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Experience overseeing horses in a receiving barn
Coordinate arrival and departure times with trainers
Ability to work required overtime
Regular punctual attendance
Must be able to read, write legibly, understand and speak English
Ability to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays
Ability to stand for periods of time and work in inclement weather
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 21 years of age
Pre-employment drug screen and background check
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas’ Employer of Choice.
About the role
We are currently seeking a talented individual to become a Receiving Barn Assistant. An individual could be successful if they possess the following.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Receiving Barn Assistant is responsible for overseeing all horses to the receiving barn and coordinate the arrival and departure time with trainers.
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Make sure stalls are clean and properly bedded
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Assign stalls to trainers arriving that day
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Assign racing slips
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Get stakes stalls prepped for horses arriving in other barns
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Ability to work required overtime
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Regular punctual attendance
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Must be able to read, write legibly, understand and speak English
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Ability to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment
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Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
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Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays
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Ability to stand for periods of time and work in inclement weather when necessary
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Punctual attendance required
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Ability to work required overtime.
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Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.
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Must be 21 years of age
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High School Diploma or equivalent required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to stand and walk for the majority of the shift. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and must have the ability to stand, climb, push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted second-hand tobacco smoke.
OAKLAWN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
It is Oaklawn’s intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.