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Fairyhouse Racecourse, one of the premier racecourses in Ireland and home of the Irish Grand National.

We are recruiting casual staff to support the grounds team in taking care of the track and delivering 21 racedays per year. The casual role will primarily focus on raceday support, as well as repair of the ground in the days immediately after a fixture.

We are also recruiting casual race day staff to support the raceday event team in delivering 21 race meetings per year. The casual role will vary from race day to race day, from ticket scanning to welcoming race goers into the track and advising where to go.  

Racecourse Grounds Care Support Staff

Role Purpose

As a grounds person you will assist in ensuring the presentation of a safe racing surface, jumps, and ancillary features such as stables and parade rings.

Key Duties

  • Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the racing surface and associated areas
  • Perform ground repair involving replacement of divots and filling holes with soil/sand mixtures
  • Assist in the presentation of jumps, rails, stables and general grounds.
  • Perform other necessary duties as assigned.
  • Training and PPE will be provided.

 Personal Qualities & Experience

  • A can-do attitude, and the ability to work reliably as part of a dedicated team.
  • The role can involve long days outdoors in all weathers, so enjoyment of this environment is essential.
  • Basic horse handling skills and/or an interest is agronomy are advantageous but not essential as training will be given and roles will be assigned according to skillsets.

 

This employment is on a casual basis and opportunities are as required.

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Racecourse Grounds Care Support Staff

Racecourse Casual Raceday Staff 

Role Purpose

As a Casual Raceday Staff Member you will be required in a varied role on a race day which will be public facing. 

Key Duties

  • Ticket Scanning
  • Welcome Staff 
  • Customer Liaison 
  • Stewarding 

 Personal Qualities & Experience

  • A can-do attitude, and the ability to work reliably as part of a dedicated team.
  • The role can involve long days outdoors in all weathers, so enjoyment of this environment is essential.

 This employment is on a casual basis and opportunities are as required.

Please email [email protected] with your CV