Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.
Job DescriptionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)
- Responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to other team members while providing superior guest service. Has the resiliency to deal with difficult guests in all types of business conditions and the ability to work harmoniously with guests.
- Ability to freestyle dance and improvise with role.
- Engage and interact with guests.
- Act as a promoter for Ryse Nightclub, which includes but is not limited to, engaging guests in the Nightclub and bystanders and handing out promotional items.
- Dance and perform various shows in costuming.
- Learn an indefinite number of routines to perform.
- Present a neat, well-groomed professional appearance at all times in accordance with the Ladies and Gents of Ameristar appearance policy.
- Exercise reasonable care with costumes and report any damages.
- Perform other job related duties as requested.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)
- 6 months experience in a dance-type role and/or training.
- Previous experience with dance training in jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hip or related style of dance.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Work varied shifts; including weekends and holidays.
These skills and abilities are typically acquired through six months of on-the-job training or through related cashier or host experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc.):
Ability to obtain and maintain any required regulatory licenses.
Must successfully pass background check
Must be 21 years of age
Additional InformationBoyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Skills Required
- Six months of experience in a dance-related role and/or training
- Previous dance training in jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, or a related style
- Excellent customer service skills
- Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with business contacts
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Availability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to obtain and maintain required regulatory licenses
- Successful completion of a background check
- Must be at least 21 years of age
Boyd Gaming Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boyd Gaming Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Boyd Gaming Corporation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off plus a dedicated Volunteer PTO program and paid holidays/vacation provide multiple avenues for time away and community engagement.
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Flexible Benefits — Multiple medical plan tiers (e.g., Bronze/Bronze Plus/Silver/Gold/PPO), dental/vision, HSAs/FSAs, and voluntary protections offer meaningful choice, with core options available to team members averaging 30+ hours and tailored offerings for some part‑time roles.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Tuition reimbursement, student‑loan repayment, and scholarships create clear education pathways tied to employment, adding long‑term value for those who meet tenure requirements.
Boyd Gaming Corporation Insights
What We Do
Boyd Gaming Corporation is one of the nation’s leading casino entertainment companies, but we’re so much more than that! We're a billion-dollar, publicly-traded company that retains the philosophy of a family-owned business, focused on creating long-term, sustainable growth for our shareholders. This philosophy defines and separates us from the competition, making us unique in our industry. From our beginnings in the 1970s, we made a commitment to our guests, employees, and communities to create a culture and an operating style built around that of a family-owned business. Even as a public company operating in a highly competitive industry, the Boyd Style of hospitality continues to define us. We currently own and operate 28 gaming properties in ten states: Aliante, Cannery, Eastside Cannery, Gold Coast, The Orleans, Sam’s Town, Suncoast, California, Fremont and Main Street Station in Las Vegas; Jokers Wild in Henderson, NV; Blue Chip in Michigan City, IN and Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, IN; Par-A-Dice in East Peoria, IL; Diamond Jo Dubuque in Dubuque, IA and Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood, IA; Belterra Park in Cincinnati, OH; Kansas Star in Mulvane, KS; Ameristar Kansas City in Kansas City, MO and Ameristar St. Charles in St. Charles, MO; Valley Forge in King of Prussia, PA; Sam’s Town in Tunica, MS and IP Biloxi in Biloxi, MS; Amelia Belle in Amelia, LA, Treasure Chest in Kenner, LA, Delta Downs in Vinton, LA, Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, LA, and Sam’s Town in Shreveport, LA. Each is distinguished not only by the quality of its amenities but also by the exceptional customer service our guests have come to expect from a Boyd Gaming property.
