RACING SECRETARY (Live horse racing background)

RACING SECRETARYJOB SUMMARY:The 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 and DESIRED SKILLS:Must be able to speak, read, and understand EnglishMust be able to work weekends, holidays, and varying shiftsMust have 5+ years of experience as a Racing SecretaryMust be proficient in MS Office - Word, Excel & PowerPointMust have knowledge of horse care & welfare; Equine transportation; Placing horsesMust 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 managementJOB DUTIES: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 meetsKnowledge of both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Racing Secretary dutiesMaintaining a complete record of all racesAccountable for the safe keeping of registered certificates and safe return to ownersResponsible for analyzing official workouts and past performance records to arrange races between horses of equal experience and abilityWork with the Track Superintendent to plan a variety of racing during the meetCompiles official program for each live racing meetHandicaps horses in each race by assigning weight it will carry based on known data about each horseWill work with the General Manager of Racing to determine stall applications and allocationsServes as a liaison between HBPA and Louisiana DownsCollaborating with the General Manager of Racing and Racing Operations Manager on the hiring of Racing Office personnel to ensure a smooth and well-coordinated operationResponsible for adhering to all procedures and/or controls in designated area of responsibilityPerforms all other duties as assignedSUPERVISION OF:Assistant Racing Secretary/Quarter/Thoroughbred Horse Racing Secretary, Stakes Coordinator, Identifier, Clocker, Starter, Placing Judge, Outriders, Stall Superintendent, Claims Clerk, Paddock Judge, Clerk of Course, Clerk of Scales, Jock's Room Custodian, Colors Man/Laundry Superintendent, Asst. Starter, Valet, Paddock Shoer, Assistant Clocker, Racing Office Administrative AssistantQUALIFICATIONS:At least Five (5) years of experience as a Racing Secretary or an Assistant Racing Secretary and 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) LicenseAccredited through ROAP (Preferred)WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Maintain a flexible working schedule, which may include nights and weekends during the live race season May - September, January-April.While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit throughout the assigned shiftMust be able to lift up to 40 lbs.Requires frequent wrist and hand use.