Responsible for all matters relating to turf management and raceday preparation. In conjunction with the racecourse manager you will also deal with race planning with an aim to achieve an optimum fixture list.
Average starting salary
Above National Minimum Wage
Average hours per week
40 Hours
Job availability
Low
Experience
You will have prior experience of working as part of a Grounds Team.
What you’ll do
Day-to-day tasks
Maintenance and enhancement of the racing surface
Organisation of all Raceday officials, medical and veterinary requirements.
Management of a team.
Who you’ll work with
Clerk of the Scales
Racecourse Manager
Grounds Team
Skills & Knowledge
You will need to have Clerk of the Course accreditation
Extensive knowledge of the horse racing industry
Excellent communication skills.
How to get into this role
Trainee Clerk of the Course roles are advertising on occasions. You should have a good working knowledge of turf husbandry and understand the horseracing industry.
Career Progression
There are a variety of jobs available at racecourses and you will no doubt have many transferable skills.
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