by Regina Mayhugh, communications director, Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association

Columbus, OH — The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is currently seeking a regional coordinator.

The regional coordinators are part-time, at will positions, and will be the primary contact with the individual fairs in the Ohio Fair Racing Conference. They will work closely with the OHHA, USTA, OSRC, and OFMA to present harness racing at Ohio County and Independent Fairs. The coordinators will participate in outreach events to promote harness racing in Ohio.

Qualifications:
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Computer skills to include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and E-Track.
3. Knowledge of and ability to manage county/independent fair racing.
4. Knowledge of the staking and entry process for county/independent fair racing.
5. Knowledge of and ability to create racing programs.
6. Knowledge of racing official duties and qualified people to fill those roles.
7. Ability to work well with others and to be a self-starter.

Job Duties:
1. Ensure that fairs have signed the appropriate documents to participate in the Ohio Fair Racing Conference.
2. Work with the fairs to select race dates and obtain the necessary permits required to conduct the races.
3. Assist fairs in writing the conditions for stake and overnight races.
4. Collect appropriate information for the staking guide.
5. Collect the appropriate information for the condition book (formerly the Huff’s Guide).
6. Confirm with fairs that contracts with race officials and support staff are in place.
7. Provide fairs with their nomination numbers for their stake races.
8. Take entries for all races at the fairs.
9. Calculate purses for each of the races.
10. Using E-track complete a printer-ready program for the fair.
11. Send the program to the printer selected by the fair. (Note – Fairs maintain the responsibility to secure local sponsors for their program.)
12. Provide fairs with the required information so that they are able to process 1099’s for their fairs.
13. Provide consulting services to fairs as requested.
14. Develop and maintain a tracking system to determine year-end honors.
15. Coordinate an annual year-end banquet to honor driver, trainer, and horse of the year awards.
16. Organize and conduct a regional meeting of fair board members, horsemen and harness racing fans to seek input on the Ohio Fair Racing Conference.
17. Attend meetings of the Ohio Fair Racing Conference Board of Directors.
18. Assist the Central Staff as needed.
19. Work with the OHHA Communications Director in developing programs to promote harness racing.

Please send resume by 5 p.m. Jan. 23, 2015 to rmayhugh@ohha.com.