Job Details

Job Description

Directly interacts with company leadership, owners, trainers and other stakeholders to ensure the operating excellence of the dirt surface and turf track. Responsible for supporting the Company mission by focusing on our core values of family, fun, integrity, and community.

• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times.
• Creates high levels of morale, fosters teamwork, inspires collaboration, delegates effectively and coaches and mentors direct reports for growth opportunities.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with horsemen and jockeys in both training and racing environments.
• Ensures that all dirt racing surfaces are safe and fair for horse racing activities. This includes procuring proper materials for the track surface and supervising the proper application of those materials.
• Determines priorities of projects and tasks needed to ensure continuous care, maintenance and operating excellence of racetrack surfaces and other areas as required.
• Ensures track surface is properly attended to when special events rely on the track surface.
• Grading, or overseeing the grading of, the main track on a regular basis to ensure optimum performance.
• Expected to plan, purpose and implement innovative methods and tactics designed to improve operations, minimize costs and maximize use of materials and assets.
• Responsible for the hiring, training and developing of team members to build cross functional knowledge of operational processes, industry standards and emerging technologies.
• Conducts yearly performance evaluations of the track employees in accordance with company policy and procedure.
• Actively participating in track accreditation processes designed to uphold standards and practices that support the comprehensive safety and integrity of horseracing.
• Responsible for oversight of all equipment (tractors, loaders, graders, etc.) necessary to prepare both dirt surface for racing and training.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to stand, walk, reach, lift, carry, bend, kneel, and twist throughout shift.
• At least 5 years of experience as an Assistant Track Superintendent or 1 year of experience as a Track Superintendent.
• Must be able to operate the following equipment: tractors, loaders, skid steers, road grader, water trucks, and misc. 3 pt hitch attachments.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, Drug Screening, and driving record.
• Must be able to attain a Louisiana Racing Commission (LRC) license and any necessary certifications.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.