This is generally a salaried position and can be found at most racing establishments. Those interested in this position should have a history in management and administration.
A Good Communicator
This is a position which benefits from good communication skills, a knowledge of horseflesh and the ability to manage a large staff of people.
The ability to work with a wide variety of people under large amounts of stress, leadership qualities and the ability to effectively to maintain a gaming license are all strong points of a good racetrack manager.
Job Description
Essentially this is a management position so basic management duties such as hiring and firing and leading staff meetings will apply.
Responsibilities
- Oversees operation to ensure laws and regulations are met
- Keeps establishment up to date with state and federal employment regulations
- Maintain human resource department and compiles necessary reports
- Evaluation of employees and setting of department goals
- Recommending approaches, policies and procedures to increase efficiency
- Planning and running staff meetings
- Attending meetings and seminars
- Interviewing and hiring
- Exit interviewing and firing
- Development of employee recognition programs
Requirements
The size of the establishment will play a large factor into how much education and training is required. Most big courses will require either a bachelors or a masters in human resources. Almost anyone hiring for this position will require some experience, especially if it is a large facility. Often applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license. Which usually means a background check and bonding.
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