Assistant Manager OTB-Non-EX

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots; Destrehan (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots is hiring an Assistant Manager, OTB-Ex in Destrehan, LA. This role involves managing the Mutuel Department, coordinating race day activities, and ensuring compliance with operations. The ideal candidate should have two years of pari-mutuel industry experience, preferably in a supervisory role, and hold an associate degree or equivalent. Candidates must be 21 years or older and able to obtain a Racing License from the Louisiana Racing Commission. Competitive salary offered ranges from $40,000 to $45,000.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the pari-mutuel industry, supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze and interpret documents and respond to inquiries.
• Must be 21 years or older and able to obtain a Racing License.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate race day activities for mutuel operations.
• Motivate and evaluate mutuel employees for business goals.
• Ensure compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Pari-mutuel industry experience

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving

Mathematical computations

Education

Associate degree or two years of college

Job description

Title: Assistant Manager, OTB-Ex

Requisition ID#: 3842

Location: Destrehan, LA, 70047

Property: Fair Grounds Race Course

• Slots
• OTB & Casinos

Pay Range: $40,000 - $45,000

America's second oldest horse racing track, the Fair Grounds has been a New Orleans staple since 1852. We are a premiere entertainment venue presenting thoroughbred and exotic animal races, slots, video poker, and simulcasting year-round. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot‑machine gaming facility and 13 off‑track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana.

Job Summary

The Assistant Mutuel Manager has direct management responsibility for the Mutuel Department, excluding the Money Room, which provides professional services in a variety of positions throughout the Fair Grounds facility to satisfy customer inquiries, needs and requests in a manner which meets and exceeds customer and company expectations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinates all race day activities for front of the house mutuel activities.
• Oversees, motivates and evaluates mutuel employees to achieve individual goals and collectively business unit goals.
• Creates and maintains a working environment conducive to positive morale, quality, creativity and teamwork.
• Advocates an operations structure that best serves customers by ensuring all general office systems, processes and controls are at peak efficiency.
• Accounts for all division loads, cashier and self‑service monies, vouchers, coupons, etc. used in performing job duties of mutuel lines and reconciles daily cash handling activities to confirm accuracy of cash received at the beginning of shift and cash returned at the end of shift.
• Serves as front line liaison in respect to manned and self‑service totalizer terminals and systems to identify, examine and resolve issues.
• Ensures compliance with all operational and regulatory requirements.
• Disseminates accurate and real‑time information to customers and employees regarding the Fair Grounds’ offerings and escalates request for information to superiors when needed. Educates customers and employees about the offerings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Abilities

Two years pari‑mutuel industry experience with a preference for supervisory experience. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several variables; ability to read, analyze and interpret common documentation; ability to respond to common inquiries from employees, regulatory agencies or staff; ability to write and present information to management in a reasonable manner; ability to perform normal mathematical computations.

Education And Experience

Associate degree or two years of college.

Must be 21 years or older and able to obtain a Racing License from the Louisiana Racing Commission.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Constant wrist motion, sit, hear and eye/hand coordination; frequently speak, read, write, stand, walk, bend and stoop; occasionally lift, carry, push and pull. 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. The work environment includes office/casino environment; subject to outdoor temperature; exposed to smoke, bright lights and noise at times. The work environment consists of very low noise level.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Nearest Major Market

New Orleans