Racing Coordinator - Seasonal

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.