Table Games Blackjack Dealer School (Hot Springs Location)

Oaklawn•Hot Springs, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Oaklawn is currently looking for candidates interested in attending Dealer School focusing on Blackjack. This is a 6-week training program that runs from October 1, 2026, to November 13, 2026. Classes are held on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, either from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm or 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The school has a maximum capacity of 15 candidates. Upon successful completion of the school and a final audition, candidates may be offered a Part-Time position on the Swing or Grave shift (nights), requiring availability to work weekends and holidays. All successful candidates must pass 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.
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.
Must possess good manual dexterity.
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.
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.
Candidates do not receive pay during the training because they are not Team Members of Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of Dealer School requires adherence to attendance policy (no more than 3 absences).
Missed class = 1 absence, Tardy = 0.5 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.
Dress is business casual (no jeans with holes, pajamas, shorts, leggings, flip flops, hats, facial piercings, gauges, etc.).

Responsibilities

Attend all scheduled Dealer School classes.
Adhere to the Dealer School Attendance Policy, with no more than 3 absences.
Maintain a positive and upbeat attitude during dealer school.
Handle cash quickly and accurately.
Quickly and accurately perform mathematical computations for determining winners/losers and collecting/paying out bets.
Handle chips, cards, and money with good manual dexterity.
Tolerate various environmental conditions including secondhand smoke, noise, temperature variations, illumination, vibration, crowds, and air quality.
Stand for the majority of the shift.
Work weekends and holidays if offered a position.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.