Lexington, KY – The Association of Racing Commissioners International is recruiting for an individual or entity to oversee, coordinate and manage the organization’s finances, programs, staff and operations.
It is anticipated that the individual or entity chosen for this responsibility will initially work alongside the current President as determined the Board of Directors and will assume all responsibilities associated with managing the association and its finances.
Interested applicants should review the position description attached.
Applicants will be considered by the corporation’s Governance Committee who will make recommendations to the Board of Directors.
It is anticipated that this position will be filled prior to January 1, 2027.
Applicants will be assessed on the following:
- Experience as a senior executive with proven leadership and financial management capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to react instantly to evolving events.
- Prior experience with government regulation either as agency management, policymaker, legislative oversight, regulated industry compliance, or constituent advocacy. Experience with horse racing, gaming or sports betting regulation is
preferred. Experience with all is highly desirable. - Experience dealing with legislators and legislative matters.
- Ability to identify public policy options and assess the impact of each.
- Experience and ability to develop a consensus or mediate differences to reach a compromise solution.
- A sensitized understanding of horse racing, sports, and wagering from various perspectives: the general public, law enforcement, and regulated participants.
- Experience in the management of public funds.
- The ability to interpret legal documents.
- The ability to analyze public policy and develop options to be considered by the association’s members.
- Experience planning meetings and conferences is desirable.
The successful applicant will initially work alongside the current President and may report directly to the Board of Directors on matters within their scope of responsibility.
This position requires travel.
Process for Interested Applicants:
For Individuals making application:
Please submit at least three professional references plus a written narrative detailing
the following:
- Your professional background with all appropriate details, including compensation.
- Your personal background, including education, organizational memberships, and family.
- How you can assist the ARCI and its subsidiary SBRA.
- Your assessment of the current state of horse racing regulation and a prognosis for the future.
- Your assessment of the current state of sports betting regulation and a prognosis for the future.
- Your thoughts as to the current and future challenges facing the Association of Racing Commissioners International and its subsidiary the Sports Betting Regulators Association.
- Your approach to building consensus and managing staff and volunteers.
- Any restrictions concerning work location or ability to travel.
- Salary requirements.
For entities making application:
- A description of the entity, professional capabilities and experience, clients, services offered, and entity leadership.
- Relevant experience managing an association comparable to the ARCI.
- The names and professional backgrounds of the team members to be assigned responsibility for the ARCI.
- A formal proposal including a scope of work you can offer the ARCI and how you would be compensated.
- Your assessment of the current state of gambling and horse racing regulation and a prognosis for the future.
- Your thoughts as to the current and future challenges facing the regulation of gambling and sport (Generally) and the Association of Racing Commissioners International and its subsidiary the Sports Betting Regulators Association
(Specifically). - Your approach to building consensus, managing staff and volunteers.
- A disclosure of any potential client conflicts.
The Association of Racing Commissioners International is an equal opportunity employer. Those applying for employment may be subject to an independent background examination and a criminal history review necessitating a fingerprint submission to appropriate law enforcement agencies.
Responses to this solicitation should be submitted no later than September 4, 2027.
RESPONSES MUST BE EMAILED TO HORSERACINGINTEGRITY@GMAIL.COM.
Interviews may be conducted in person or via ZOOM. The ultimate decision will be made by the Board of Directors.