Sports Book Assistant Manager (Harrah's Council Bluffs) at Caesars Entertainment in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Job Description:

Reporting to the Sportsbook Manager, you will be face of our sportsbook operations. By providing a high level of customer service, to both regulars and "novice bettors", you will ensure everyone is made to feel welcome. As an expert in our menu of sports betting options, you will help to advise and answer customer questions to help them make an informed, responsible decision with their sports wagering.

• Effectively assist and manage the day-to-day activities and business levels of the sports book: hiring, scheduling, training, and mentoring staff, and fostering an environment focused on high performance, compliance, and excellent customer service
• Act as an ambassador for the property to help promote sports wagering via our kiosks and mobile platforms
• Interact daily with senior leadership of our casino partner to serve as a brand ambassador to both sports book and casino patrons alike
• Manage all aspects of our sports betting equipment
• Demonstrate leadership and ensure operational effectiveness which will yield a successful operation
• Generate opportunities to maximize handle, profitability, and promotion of the company Brand
• Ensure all customers (whether regular or infrequent) are made to feel welcome by all team members, always
• Ensure betting control guidelines are adhered to within the sports book.
• Foster an environment focused on customer service and compliance.
• Develop skills and knowledge of the sports book team
• Plan and execute an effective staffing model, keeping in line with an approved budget
• Direct and motivate the relevant stakeholders during planning, execution, and opening
• Establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with internal and external contacts
• Promote a positive image within the industry and community
• Additional duties as assigned

What You Will Need...

• 2+ years of management experience in a retail environment, preferably in a sports book
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be confident in one's ability to assess situations and make informed decisions
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage relationships
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage a diverse range of activities and effectively prioritize responsibilities
• Successfully pass all onboarding requirements necessary for this job (drug screen, background, etc.)

Essential Functions/Exposures:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift, pull or push 25 lbs.
• Must be able write for extended periods of time
• Must be able to twist, bend or reach with no significant boundaries
• This position may be exposed to a smoke-filled environment

Behold! Caesars Sportsbook is here, and we're proud to be a part of Caesars Entertainment-the number one gaming company in the world with over 80 years of sports betting expertise.

At Caesars Sportsbook, we believe all our Team Members should be treated like Caesars. It's the mantra we were founded on, and the standard that drives us to provide our customers with best-in-class service.

As we continue to Blaze The Trail with our Caesars Sportsbook & Casino app, the expansion of our Caesars Sportsbook retail locations, our World Series of Poker franchise, our William Hill legacy brand, and partnerships with the biggest names in sports and entertainment, we're creating new and exciting opportunities for you to be a part of our empire and make an impact.

Interested in joining the team? Check out our job postings and see what we have to offer, people. And remember-We Are All Caesars!