Race and Sportsbook Writer

Overview

It is the responsibility of the Race & Sportsbook Writer to provide a high level of customer service to patrons while being an expert in our menu of race and sports betting options. This position must also exhibit a high level of professional and personalized guest service that embodies the Company’s brand standard and core values (K.E.E.P. – Kindness, Engagement, Empathy and Positivity).

Responsibilities

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Control Board Regulations, Federal and State laws and regulations, and Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service.
• Accurately write and pay valid race and sportsbook tickets.
• Have a full understanding of all wagers offered on the betting board with the ability to explain to customers as needed.
• Create starting banks for tellers and receiving and counting banks at the end of each shift.
• Observe and report unusual or suspicious wagering patterns or transactions.
• Clean and maintain the Front and Back of House work areas - inform necessary persons of any supply shortages.
• Ability to work weekends, night shift, and holidays as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), fluent English and articulate.
• Ability to work efficiently, independently and cohesively, consistently producing quality results.
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Previous accounting or money-handling experience.
• Ability to operate a 10 key calculator, computer, POS system, scanner, phone and photocopy machine.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Nevada Gaming Card.
• Minimum age requirement is 21.
• PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A GAMING LICENSE BY THE NEVADA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
  
  

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Previous accounting or money-handling experience

Mathematical Skills

Basic math skills.

Language Skills

Must be able to speak and understand English.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move throughout the hotel (standing, walking, kneeling, and bending) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
• Ability to regularly move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly walking up to distances of 500 ft. during shift.
• Frequently stooping, reaching.
  
  

Work Environment

• Work performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment. There are occasional hot and cold temperature changes.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a smoke-filled environment.
• Work with others in close spaces.
• Moderate to high noise levels.
• Walk/stand on tile/mats/carpet/cement.
  
  

Pay Range

Starting from USD $18.00/Hr.

Tipped Position

This position earns tips

Benefits

Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs

Paid Time Off

401K

Opportunities for advancement

Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued

Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels

Community volunteer opportunities

Disclaimer: The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.

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