Stakes 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.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to become a Stakes Coordinator.  An individual could be successful if they possess the following.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for attaining stakes nominations for trainers across the country
• Keep accurate records of all horses nominated for stakes races
• Ensure all fees are received as required by the condition book.
• Contact horsemen before payment deadlines to ensure that horses are eligible for stakes races and to discuss entering a horse in stakes races not previously nominated
• Ability to work required overtime
• Regular punctual attendance required
• Maintains an attitude & philosophy consistent with the company Core Values and Standards of Behavior with internal & external guests
• Punctual attendance required
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Must possess the highest of moral integrity and a strong work ethic
• Able to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional and friendly demeanor in all situations
• Ability to handle several tasks at the same time
• High School Graduate or GED required
• Previous work with thoroughbred horses a must
• Previous race track experience

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES                                                     

This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arkansas Racing License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to stand and walk for the majority of the shift.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and must have the ability to stand, climb, push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted second-hand tobacco smoke. 

OAKLAWN RACING CASINO RESORT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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.