Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $21.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Paid holidays
Job Description
Louisiana Downs Casino and Racetrack is a premier entertainment destination located in Bossier City, Louisiana. Known for its exhilarating live horse racing events and a vibrant casino atmosphere, Louisiana Downs attracts racing enthusiasts from across the region. The establishment prides itself on delivering a unique combination of thrill and sophistication with world-class racing meets and an engaging gaming experience. As a major player in the racing industry, Louisiana Downs is committed to maintaining high standards of integrity, entertainment, and customer satisfaction. It operates thoroughbred and quarter horse racing meets, offering a dynamic environment for both industry professionals and fans. The... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to speak, read, and understand English
- Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts
- Must have 5+ years of experience as a Racing Secretary
- Must be proficient in MS Office - Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Must have knowledge of horse care & welfare
- Equine transportation
- Placing horses
- Must have racing industry knowledge
- Racing rules & regulations
- Integrity of the sport
- Raceday operations
- Race planning/Racecourses and racing calendar
- Facility management & maintenance
- Purchasing & sales procedures
- Employee management
Job Qualifications
- Ten (10) years of experience as a licensed racing official
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with numerous responsibilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and horsemen
- Ability to maintain a calm, composed presence in an often-challenging environment where multiple tasks and events may occur simultaneously
- The highest of moral integrity and a strong work ethic
- Must be able to pass Louisiana Downs pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check and verification of work history
- Must be able to attain a Louisiana State Racing Commission (LSRC) License
- Accredited through ROAP (Preferred)
Job Duties
- Responsible for managing the live racing meets which include compiling and publishing condition books, assigning weights or making allowances for handicap races, processing all entries and nominations, etc
- Contributes to decisions made on a purse structure for the race meets
- Knowledge of both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Racing Secretary duties
- Maintaining a complete record of all races
- Accountable for the safe keeping of registered certificates and safe return to owners
- Responsible for analyzing official workouts and past performance records to arrange races between horses of equal experience and ability
- Work with the Track Superintendent to plan a variety of racing during the meet
- Compiles official program for each live racing meet
- Handicaps horses in each race by assigning weight it will carry based on known data about each horse
- Will work with the General Manager of Racing to determine stall applications and allocations
- Serves as a liaison between HBPA and Louisiana Downs
- Collaborating with the General Manager of Racing and Racing Operations Manager on the hiring of Racing Office personnel to ensure a smooth and well-coordinated operation
- Responsible for adhering to all procedures and/or controls in designated area of responsibility
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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