Table Games Blackjack Dealer School (Benton Location)

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.

Table Games Blackjack Dealer School

DEALER TRAINING: Table Games Blackjack Dealer School

START DATE: Monday, September 28, 2026

END DATE: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

AUDITION DATE: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

SCHEDULE: Monday - Wednesday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm OR Monday - Wednesday, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

LOCATION: Saline County Career Technical Campus, located at 13600 I-30N, Benton, AR 72015

Oaklawn is currently looking for candidates interested in attending Dealer School focusing on Blackjack. Class will run from September 28, 2026 to November 10, 2026 with auditions to follow.

Your completed application must be received by Tuesday, September 22, 2026!

Dealer School Open Interviews

INTERVIEW LOCATION: Benton Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, September 10th 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Monday, September 14th 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Tuesday, September 15th 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Wednesday, September 16th 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Monday, September 21st 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Tuesday, September 22nd 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Wednesday, September 23rd 12:00pm – 1:00pm

To be considered for Dealer School:

• Candidates must pass an HR Interview, Math Test and Department Interview
• Candidates understand they attend this Dealer School on their own time and are not a Team Member of Oaklawn.
• Dealer School is free to attend if selected after completing all the necessary interviews and test.  Candidates do not receive pay during the training because they are not Team Members of Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.
• Dealer School is 6 weeks long​ (two classes – AM and PM)
  • Class is on Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday
  • Class is from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm OR 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Dealer School will only be able to have a maximum of 25 candidates attend during the 6 week training period.

Successful completion of Dealer School requires:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED required
• Adhere to Dealer School Attendance Policy
  • No more than 3 absences over the duration of the class
  • Missed class = 1 absence
  • Tardy = .5 absence
  • Days off from class must be pre-approved by instructor
  • Candidates dismissed from class due to exceeding 2 points may attend a future class, but must re-apply and re-interview
• Candidates must have a positive and upbeat attitude during dealer school; this will be monitored by the instructor during class time
• Excellent skills in both written and oral communication
• Must be fast and accurate in handling cash
• Must be able to quickly and accurately perform mathematical computations when determining winners and losers and collecting and paying out bets
• Must possess good manual dexterity for quick and accurate handling of chips, cards and money
• Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondhand smoke, varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibration, crowds and air quality
• Must be able to stand for majority of shift
• Dress is business casual (no jeans with holes, pajamas, shorts, leggings, flip flops, hats, facial piercings, gauges, etc.)

Candidates Who Successfully Pass Final Audition:

• Will be offered a Part Time position on Swing or Grave shift (nights).
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

OAKLAWN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.