About this role
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.