A JOB OPPORTUNITY AT KILKENNY

A JOB OPPORTUNITY AT KILKENNY

Ian Fortune

Do you fancy the chance to work as assistant manager at one of the best locally supported tracks in the country? If you do, there is a great opportunity at Kilkenny.

The requirements for the role and key responsibilities have been detailed by those involved in the track and can be read below:

KILKENNY GREYHOUND STADIUM

ASSISTANT MANAGER

JOB OPPORTUNITY

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Assistant Manager at Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium. This will be a full time, permanent role. The successful candidate will report to the General Manager.

Scope of the Role

The key function of this role will be to assist in the areas of racing & trialling as well as in regulatory compliance, commercial and operational aspects of the Company.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation of race cards
  • Oversee the operation of race meetings & official trials, ensuring they are compliant with GRI regulations.
  • Organise and oversee trial sessions throughout the week
  • Work closely with Ground Staff in ensuring the track racing surface & all racing related equipment is to a required standard for both trial sessions and race nights.
  • Work with the General Manager in maximising revenue streams for the Company
  • Liaise with owners & trainers in relation to race entries, trial bookings and any other racing related issues
  • Carry out any other reasonable task as assigned by management to meet with business needs.

Key Requirements

  • Excellent inter-personal skills and teamwork skills
  • Knowledge or experience in the greyhound racing industry
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel & Word
  • Flexible attitude to the role.

Applications to include a Curriculum Vitae can be e mailed to tom.kinane@grireland.ie or by post to Kilkenny Greyhound Racing Company, St. James Park, Freshford Road, Kilkenny. Applications close Monday May 23rd