Racing Operations Director

Company Description

Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the General Manager, this position is responsible for the overall management of the racing operations while establishing a safe and welcoming environment for all guests and team members. Incumbent is responsible for monitoring the duties and responsibilities of managers and supervisors who are direct reports, for assisting with the planning and directing of the racing office operations and backside operations.

Incumbent ensures adherence to all policies and procedures; motivates and leads by example and provides a positive work environment. Develops performance objectives and delivers performance evaluations for direct reports, implements all new racing operations’ initiatives as directed; actively participates in the recruitment and hiring process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(These function are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)

• Delivers superior internal and external guest service in accordance with Boyd Values and works harmoniously with fellow team members.

• Oversees stall application submissions and stake nomination fees from owner(s).
• Assists in reviewing applications for horses entering and training, accepting application and entrance fees, registering financial interest parties, and may review racing information to be published in various forms of publications, while ensuring racing commission rules are followed for classifying and reclassifying horses.
• Status for horses, classes, updates new information.
• In concert with Racing Secretary, sets conditions for each race of the race meet regulating the nomination of entries and determining the amounts of purses and to whom they are due.
• Ensures that Stake events are in compliance with all applicable Ohio State Racing Commission Laws, Rules and Regulations.
• Examines nominations and declarations of stakes events to verify the eligibility of all declarations and nominations and compile lists thereof for publication.
• Establishes, maintains and approves budget for all track maintenance and purchase/repair of equipment to achieve proper management for area of responsibility.
• Ensures compliance with Ohio Department of Agriculture for licensing laws, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) regulations, as well as other statutory and applicable health/safety regulations
• Acts in accordance with all rules and regulations of the Ohio Lottery Commission, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Department of Health, and Ohio HBPA.
• Acts as liaison with the Ohio HBPA, HISA, and Ohio State Racing Commission and industry-related businesses and association’s; maintains awareness of new trends and innovations in the field of racing while remaining current on business trends and activities in the local market;
  May serve as a substitute Racing Official on live race days as needed.
• Responsible for the oversight of the entire racing operation including the Racing Office, Racing Office Kitchen, Track Maintenance, OTB, Simulcasting, and Backside Areas.
• Works with Stewards to ensure racing operations are being run properly and in compliance with Ohio State Racing commission rules and laws.
• Ensures the safety and condition of main dirt track and main turf course and that they are safe and usable for racing and training.
• Oversees and assists simulcast coordinator for the selling of live export simulcast signal as well as making sure the best rates are secured for import simulcasts.
• Assist with racing permit submitted to Ohio State Racing Commission on a yearly basis.
• Assists with receiving, managing, and monitoring…