Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
Professional Development
Job Description
Churchill Downs Racetrack, located in Louisville, Kentucky, is renowned worldwide as the home of The Kentucky Derby, the longest continuously held annual sporting event in the United States. Since its establishment in 1875, Churchill Downs has become a legendary sports and entertainment venue, drawing fans from across the nation and the globe. Spanning 175 acres, the racetrack features a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, and stabling facilities that accommodate around 1,400 horses. The property also includes a 114-room dormitory for backstretch personnel and offers a year-round simulcast wagering facility. Seating capacity for guests is approximately 60,000, making it... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in sports, business management, or related field recommended
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in sports and entertainment operations or project management with emphasis on events
- Proficiency in software tools such as spreadsheets, databases, and web applications
- Strong budget management and forecasting skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in sports and entertainment operations or project management with an emphasis on events
- Proficient with software tools including Word, Excel, Outlook, Smartsheet, Visio, and PowerPoint
- Diplomatic personality with ability to collaborate with diverse groups under pressure
- Strong budget management skills with the ability to forecast and track expenses
- Excellent written communication skills for analyzing and disseminating detailed information
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Bachelor’s degree in Sports, Business Management, or related field recommended
Job Duties
- Provide analytical insights and decision support across all operational planning initiatives
- Create, implement, and manage cross-departmental schedules including timelines and milestones
- Collaborate with inter-departmental teams to identify issues and necessary corrective actions
- Develop and execute communication strategy for management, staff, vendors, and partners
- Implement tracking platforms for race day statistics including attendance and sales forecasts
- Identify and drive strategic enhancements to the guest services program
- Support budgeting and forecasting including operating budgets and capital expense planning
- Develop and oversee staffing plans for parking and crowd management including Derby Week and live racing
- Negotiate and implement vendor and parking contracts
- Design and oversee Derby Week credentialing system
- Spearhead Derby Week parking and transport planning including shuttles and traffic
- Oversee facility parking operations including staffing, SOPs, and traffic flow
- Maintain venue and parking information and documentation
- Provide oversight for crowd management contract ensuring standards for training and safety
- Design and implement crowd manager training for emergency scenarios
- Assist Vice President, Operations with wayfinding plans for Derby Week and live racing
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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