Job Description

The Harrah’s Development System (HDS) is designed to integrate high potential Ak-Chin Community Members into key areas of the Casino Entertainment Industry. As an HDS Associate I seeking a technical career track, you will be provided with development opportunities to fulfill our Management Agreement with the Ak-Chin Community. You will have exposure and gain experience in the back of the house (BOH) positions with the intention of developing basic job skills and pursuing discovery of career options within the Casino Entertainment Industry. Successful HDS Associates in the Technical Track of the program will have the opportunity to secure placement in a BOH position through 3 individual phases or graduate to the HDS Associate Professional Track pending successful review periods.

The HDS Associate I position is a combination of self-paced and guided development activities by the HDS Program Manager. The program is approximately 1-3 years in length and includes 3 individual phases. Phase I is departmental rotation in Stewarding, Environmental Services, Housekeeping, Cook, Warehouse, Income Control, Facilities, Wardrobe, and Information Technology. Participants will be exposed to line functions, operations, and company policies and practices that affect every aspect of the business. Phase Two consists of an internship into a specific department of the Associate’s interest. Associates will receive more in-depth training in selected department positions as well as Supervisory/Management levels positions. Phase Three consists of the Associate being selected for a specific department and position.

• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests in the casino.
• Attend all mentor, functional manager, and training meetings and participate fully.
• Complete all assigned readings and assignments based on agreed upon deadlines.
• Crosstrain is needed in various department positions related to area of career interest.
• Be open to coaching and make efforts to improve.
• Obtain accurate and timely information.
• Ask questions to learn and grow.
• Meet the attendance guidelines of the job and adhere to regulatory, departmental, and company policies.
• Act as a role model to other employees and always presents oneself as a credit to Harrah’s Ak-Chin and the Ak-Chin Indian Community and encourage others to do the same.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must have good organizational skills, good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing to work all shifts.
• Must have an upbeat personality for all interactions with guests, fellow employees, and vendors.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be an enrolled Ak-Chin Community member
• Must pass licensing requirements
• Must pass pre-employment screening and pre-employment drug test
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work with a team.
• To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business
• Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the casino.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to push and pull up to 70 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items while working in assigned areas.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (6-7 hours).
• Must be able to operate a typewriter, computer, telephone, calculator and other necessary office equipment.
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperature changes.
• Must be able to tolerate cleaning chemicals without developing and allergic reaction.
• Ability to climb ladders or use a lift that extends higher than 6 feet from the ground.
• Must be able to work in areas containing high noise levels and secondary smoke.