What are the responsibilities and job description for the Racing Coordinator - Seasonal position at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort?
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee racing office staff and operations
- Take Entries
- Check weights and eligibility
- Hustle overnight races
- Get final from racing secretary
- Set the races for the draw
- Make sure stewards have been notified that we are drawing
- Assist with draw when necessary
- Make sure any issues are communicated to racing secretary and / or director and stewards if necessary
- Proof Overnight
- Input, proof and distribute stake nominations
- Ability to work required overtime
- Regular punctual attendance required
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with numerous responsibilities
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group
- Ability to maintain a calm, composed presence in an often challenging environment where multiple tasks and events may occur simultaneously
- Must have the highest of moral integrity and a strong work ethic
Education and Experience Requirements
- At least Five (5) years of related experience as a licensed racing official.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays
- Occasionally required to stand, walk and sit throughout the assigned shift
- Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.