ASSISTANT RACING SECRETARY

LOUISIANA DOWNS INVESTMENT COMPANY•Bossier City, LA

18h

About The Position

The Assistant Racing Secretary is a key position that is primarily responsible for the integrity of Louisiana Downs Casino and Racetrack’s live racing offerings. The ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic, an innovative outlook on the racing industry and a dedicated belief in Louisiana Down’s vision.

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
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

Nice To Haves

Accredited through ROAP (Preferred)

Responsibilities

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