Director, Race and Sports

Summary Statement:

The Race and Sports Book Director is responsible for providing direction and leadership of the Race and Sports Book. This position manages all Writers, Supervisors and Trade Team of the Race and Sports Book. The Race and Sports Book Director is responsible for risk management, operational oversight of the Race and Sports Book, and adherence policies and procedures in compliance with gaming regulations.

 

Primary Job Duties: Includes but is not limited to:

• Provides input into and executes strategic plan consistent with the strategic vision.
• Oversee the Race Sportsbook staff of Trade Team members, Race Sports Supervisors, and Ticket Writers.
• Manage the risk of the Race Sports book, collaborating with the Trade Team to ensure lines are accurate and limit exposure.
• Assume all responsibilities of the Race and Sports area, ensuring all policies, procedures and gaming regulations are adhered to and consistently followed.
• Work with third party sports book technology partners and data feed providers to ensure odds, mobile betting apps, and digital content are operating properly.
• Interact with guests to enhance customer satisfaction, troubleshoot issues, and cultivate relationships with VIP players.
• Ensure compliance with all property, state, and federal gaming laws and regulations.
• Use personal device/cellular phone for job related operational tasks, job duties, review of company documents, etc.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Qualifications: Includes but is not limited to:

• Understanding of odds, line movement, and risk management.
• Working knowledge of gaming regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to successfully lead and mentor a team.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred:

• Experience working in an independent sports book and overseeing an in-house trade team.
• Experience working in casino sports books within the last 3 years, with knowledge of changing trends in mobile wagering and betting markets.
• Previous experience working in a large, luxury resort setting.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• At least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of eight years of experience working in casino sports books.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory, manager or leadership role in casino sports book.

Certificates, Licenses, Regulations:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to obtain the following: Nevada Gaming Registration

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is typically performed in a public gaming and sports bar environment.
• Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination, and air quality.
• Transporting, pushing, pulling, lifting, and maneuvering items weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to comply with Policies and Procedures, Job Description, daily memorandums, chemical labels (SDS) and other instructions.

At Resorts World Las Vegas, we believe that every member of our team is an ambassador and is essential to the success of our company. We expect all Team Members to take personal ownership in ensuring everything they do is in the best interest of the company and that all will adhere to our five core non-negotiable responsibilities.

• Everyone is an Ambassador–No matter where you work at Resorts World Las Vegas, it is your responsibility to treat this property like you would your own home. No one gets hurt, everyone feels secure, the environment is clean, and every guest gets what they need.
• Everyone works in Safety–If you have a safety concern, it is your responsibility to address it by correcting it or notifying the appropriate department or individual.
• Everyone works in Security–If you See Something, it is your responsibility to Say Something. You must notify the appropriate department or individual if you feel there is a security concern.
• Everyone works in EVS–If there is trash on the floor, it is your responsibility to pick it up. If it is a mess that needs more attention, it is your responsibility to notify the appropriate department or individual.
• Everyone works in Guest Experience–If a guest needs assistance, it is your responsibility to assist that guest and do so with a smile. If the guest needs more assistance than you can provide, it is your responsibility to notify the appropriate department or individual.