JOB DESCRIPTION

    Racing Support Officer

    Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is a commercial semi-state body responsible for the Promotion and Development of Greyhound Racing in Ireland.  We are looking for a Racing Support Officer to join our team at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium

     

    Job Title:             Racing Support Officer

    Objectives:     The Racing Support Officer role is designated as a developmental role and offers excellent greyhound industry exposure in the areas of racing operations as well as in regulatory compliance and commercial aspects of the greyhound industry.

    Reports to:         Regional Racing Manager

    Location:             Mullingar Greyhound Stadium

    Contract:            Permanent Full Time

    Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week.

    Key Responsibilities and Duties:

    • Develop a detailed understanding of all aspects of racing operations to include racing regulation, welfare standards and track operations.
    • Supervise racing operations on race days or nights as well as daytime and evening greyhound trials at locations assigned by your manager.
    • Supervise grounds and maintenance staff to ensure that the racing circuit is of the highest possible standard relating to safety and providing a fit for purpose racing surface.
    • Overseeing the maintenance of track equipment, kennels and related racing hardware, equipment.
    • Involvement in the planning and promotion of Racing and Classic events.
    • Operate the greyhound grading system, the RMS and the electronic trials booking system
    • Ensuring competitive grading in order to maximise Tote and for SIS type race broadcasting purposes and protocols.
    • Seeking and achieving sponsorship for race events and the management of sponsorship relationships locally.
    • Deal with owners & trainers in a professional and courteous manner at all times with a particular focus during trial sessions & race nights.
    • Liaising with greyhound industry key stakeholders and with their representative bodies.
    • Implementation of Rules and Regulations of Racing
    • Participate in welfare initiatives to include rehoming of greyhounds.
    • Taking entries for racing and greyhound trials
    • Promotion of Stadium products to potential customers.
    • Participate in Health safety and Welfare Management.
    • Comply with all RCÉ procedures to include all statutory procedures - Fire Health and Safety, hygiene, internal audit.
    • To carry out any other reasonable task as assigned by management to meet business needs.

    Key Skills and Competencies:

    • At least 6 months gained in a demanding role with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel & Word.
    • Fluency in English is essential.
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Has the ability to work towards tight deadlines whilst using their own initiative.
    • Ability to learn quickly and work as part of a team.

    To apply please click here.