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Racing Steward

Salary

$98,009.60 - $139,568.00 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-01358

Agency

429 Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing - Racing & Gaming Commission

Opening Date

11/19/2025

Closing Date

12/1/2025 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Cody Edwards; 515-725-8161

To Apply

To be considered please send cover letter and resume to Cody Edwards at [email protected] by December 1, 2025.

+ Description

+ Benefits

Job Description

What We’re Seeking

The successful candidate for the position is a motivated, organized, computer literate and detail-oriented individual who can make decisions based on rules and laws.

Desired Skills and Abilities

+ Self-motivated, quick learner

+ Navigate multiple priorities proficiently

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite of products

+ Knowledge of racing industry including racing rules & regulations, integrity of sport, and race day operations

+ Knowledge of HISA rules and regulations

Mandatory Requirements

+ Current Steward Accreditation

+ Must be able to work weekends, holidays and varying shifts

+ Must submit to background check and be able to obtain Iowa Racing and Gaming license

What You’ll Do

+ Preside over live racing and call the races.

+ Serve as a member of the Board of Stewards to review alleged violations.

+ Draft/issue rulings after hearing testimony and may levy fines/suspensions and/or make recommendations to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission or HISA for further action.

+ Observe the running of live races/replays on video tape and determines if all starting gates opened simultaneously, there was no interference of a horse and jockeys/horses put forth their best effort; may disqualify a horse and change the order of finish if a foul was committed; declares the race is official.

+ Monitor the pattern of wagering and may cancel wagering if irregularities are discovered.

+ If requested, work with veterinarians to ensure that required body fluid samples are being taken. Enters/tracks all test results and follows up with lab or HISA as needed to make sure information is received and acted upon in a timely manner. Follows up on positives, non-positives and suspicious results as required; notifies trainers/owners on positive tests and arranges and presides over a hearing.

+ Implement and interpret statutes, administrative rules, and operating procedures regarding horse racing in the State of Iowa. Participate in racing task force on collaboration of new rules.

+ Review occupational license background information, request additional information as needed and make licensing determinations

+ Write daily/weekly steward reports for Commission.

+ Investigate potential rule violations, safety concerns or other matters and prepare written reports if requested to do so

Racing Season and Hours

+ Can change from year to year, but is approximately mid-April thru September, Thursday-Monday.

+ Stewards work 40 or more hours/week during the live racing season.

+ Split shifts, evening, weekend, and holiday hours are required. Specific hours determined in part by the race schedule.

+ While not guaranteed, occasional hours may be required during the off season.

Salary

Please note that the salary listed is annually, however this is NOT a year-round position. This position is paid biweekly during the live racing season and hourly as needed during the off season. Biweekly salary is $3,769.60 - $5,368.00 and hourly salary is $47.12 - $67.10. Healthcare benefits are available during the racing season. The position also qualifies for IPERS, the state pension plan.

To Apply

Send cover letter and resume to Cody Edwards [email protected] December 1, 2025.

This is a non-merit position with the Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing - Racing & Gaming Commission. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

The equivalent of two years of full-time experience which involved working directly with the pari-mutuel horse racing industry as a racing official, such as a placing judge, paddock judge, racing secretary, clerk of scales, steward, assistant steward, or other racing official that involved interpreting rules of horse racing and making judgments;

OR

the equivalent of five years of full-time experience in the pari-mutuel horse racing industry in a non-official capacity that still involved interpreting the rules of horse racing, such as jockey, trainer, owner or closely related occupation.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/RacingStewardEquine-15057.pdf)

Additional Qualification Requirements

All applicants for this classification must be able to obtain and maintain in good standing an Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission Occupational License.

Employees in this position shall not: buy or sell any horse under their supervision; wager on a race under their supervision; be licensed to participate in racing in any other capacity; participate in wagering on any gambling games in any casino in the State of Iowa; and knowingly have a pecuniary, equitable, or other interest in or engage in a business or employment that would be a conflict of interest or interfere with the proper discharge of the duties of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (pursuant to 99D.5).

Upon offer of employment, applicants must pass an optical examination evidencing corrected 20/20 vision. Thereafter, evidence of such must be provided every 3 years at employee's cost.

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

429 Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing - Racing & Gaming Commission

Address

6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100

Des Moines, Iowa, 50321

Website

https://irgc.iowa.gov/

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