Table Games Blackjack Dealer School

Oaklawn•Hot Springs, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Oaklawn is currently looking for candidates interested in attending Dealer School focusing on Blackjack. Class will run from July 20, 2026 to August 27, 2026 with auditions to follow. Your completed application must be received by Thursday July 16, 2026! Dealer School Open Interviews are available on specific dates in June and July. To be considered for Dealer School, candidates must pass an HR Interview, Math Test and Department Interview. Candidates understand they attend this Dealer School on their own time and are not a Team Member of Oaklawn. Dealer School is free to attend if selected after completing all the necessary interviews and test. Candidates do not receive pay during the training because they are not Team Members of Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. Dealer School is 6 weeks long (two classes – AM and PM) and is held on Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm OR 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Dealer School will only be able to have a maximum of 15 candidates attend during the 6 week training period. Successful completion of Dealer School requires adherence to the attendance policy, a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, fast and accurate cash handling, quick and accurate mathematical computations, good manual dexterity, and the ability to tolerate various environmental conditions. Dress code is business casual. Candidates who successfully pass the final audition will be offered a Part Time position on Swing or Grave shift (nights) and must be able to work weekends and holidays. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check and qualify for necessary licenses and permits.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED required.
No more than 3 absences over the duration of the class.
Missed class = 1 absence.
Tardy = .5 absence.
Days off from class must be pre-approved by instructor.
Candidates dismissed from class due to exceeding 2 points may attend a future class, but must re-apply and re-interview.
Must have a positive and upbeat attitude during dealer school.
Excellent skills in both written and oral communication.
Must be fast and accurate in handling cash.
Must be able to quickly and accurately perform mathematical computations when determining winners and losers and collecting and paying out bets.
Must possess good manual dexterity for quick and accurate handling of chips, cards and money.
Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondhand smoke, varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibration, crowds and air quality.
Must be able to stand for majority of shift.
Dress is business casual (no jeans with holes, pajamas, shorts, leggings, flip flops, hats, facial piercings, gauges, etc.).
Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who successfully pass final audition will be offered a Part Time position on Swing or Grave shift (nights).

Responsibilities

Pass an HR Interview, Math Test and Department Interview.
Attend Dealer School on own time.
Adhere to Dealer School Attendance Policy (no more than 3 absences).
Maintain a positive and upbeat attitude during dealer school.
Demonstrate excellent skills in both written and oral communication.
Be fast and accurate in handling cash.
Quickly and accurately perform mathematical computations when determining winners and losers and collecting and paying out bets.
Handle chips, cards and money with good manual dexterity.
Tolerate areas containing secondhand smoke, varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibration, crowds and air quality.
Stand for the majority of the shift.
Work weekends and holidays if offered a position.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.