Full-Time

Risk Manager

Deadline 9/24/27
Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

51-200 employees

Native American casino resort and hotel

Compensation Overview

$103k - $128.7k/yr

Goleta, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • High School diploma or GED certificate.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Five years of experience in risk management, insurance, occupational safety, workers’ compensation, human resources, or a combination of the above.
  • Prior management experience required with proven leadership skills and abilities.
  • Extensive knowledge of applicable law, regulations, rules, procedures, and administration.
  • Intermediate proficiency in computers, including Microsoft Office, e-mail and Internet.
  • Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality with sensitive employee information.
  • Bilingual speaking ability preferred. (Spanish, Tagalog)
  • Must apply for, receive, and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Agency.
  • Native American hiring preference applies.
  • Organizational Awareness Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities; perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.
  • Quality Orientation Setting high standards regarding his/her work and working environment and acting accordingly; developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures; actively seeking ways to improve quality.
  • Attention to Detail Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
  • Planning and Organizing Setting priorities and defining actions, time, and resources needed to achieve predefined goals.
  • Accountability Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the department/organization.
  • Integrity Upholding generally accepted social and ethical standards in job-related activities and behaviors.
  • Written Communication Expressing ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well organized, and grammatically correct reports or documents; utilizing language and terminology that is understandable for the reader.
  • Oral Communication Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner.
  • People Development Having the ability to assess skill strengths and weaknesses of individuals and teams in order to determine what actions are appropriate to build and/or improve the needed skills.
Responsibilities
  • Compiles required underwriting information and applications for renewal process on all insurance products.
  • Works with the Director of Risk Management to assess type of financial product to secure.
  • Assists in analyzing financial risks of the various coverages.
  • Assists in performing contract reviews and analysis of financial risks and coverage.
  • Focuses on risk control and safety measures to reduce frequency and potential severity type incident costs.
  • Ensures compliance of both Team Member and guest actions are performed in accordance with regulatory compliance requirements such as OSHA and IHS/ food codes, state/tribal compact requirements, workers' compensation, and employment law issues by the development and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Hires, trains, develops, empowers, coaches, counsels, conducts performance and salary reviews, resolves problems, provides open communication vehicles, disciplines, and recommends terminations as appropriate.
  • Assists with managing the design, implementation, and rollout of safety programs and related training.
  • Performs workplace hazard inspections to reduce potential and present risk exposures.
  • Responsible for claims management from reporting to final closure of all claims.
  • Establishes and ensures compliance with claims management practices.
  • Manages the claims management program to ensure the proper and efficient handling of claims in accordance with standard and internal claims handling best practices.
  • In collaboration with the Director of Risk Management establishes procedures for delivery of claim information (i.e., reports, investigation, and analysis).
  • Responsible for mitigating loss costs on all claims filed.
  • Ensures accurate and timely administration of claims in collaboration with third-party claims administrator for liability, worker's compensation, and property claims.
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with claims adjusters, outside legal counsel, and other claims-related parties.
  • Assesses all decisions made by third-party claim administrators to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Manages the Modified/Return-to-Work program to ensure the availability and safe performance of modified work for all injured Team Members with work restrictions.
  • Collaborates with Risk Management Team to provide support in all areas of claims administration and safety as needed.
  • Builds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, collaboration, performance feedback/management, and Team Member satisfaction while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

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Chumash Casino Resort provides a full-service hospitality and gaming experience featuring a 24/7 casino floor, a AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel, and a luxury spa. The resort generates revenue by combining high-volume gaming options like slot machines and poker with a dynamic pricing model that offers complimentary rooms to frequent players and variable rates to standard guests. Unlike many standard commercial hotels, this business operates as a sovereign tribal enterprise on reservation land, allowing it to reinvest profits directly into the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians community. The company's goal is to serve as a primary economic engine for the tribe by expanding its overnight guest segment and maintaining its position as a top entertainment destination in Southern California.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

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What believers are saying

  • Expansions since 2003 boosted gaming floor to 115,000 square feet and hotel to 320 rooms.
  • Willows fine-dining and full-service spa attract high-value Southern California patrons.
  • Positive Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews praise pool, spa, and free amenities.

What critics are saying

  • Citizens for Responsible Planning lawsuit halts hotel expansion within 3-6 months.
  • Santa Barbara County ordinance blocks $4.2 billion Sunstone off-reservation project.
  • Morongo's 2025 expansion diverts 20% of gamblers in 12-24 months.

What makes Chumash Casino Resort unique

  • AAA Four Diamond-rated resort features 320 rooms and 15,000-square-foot rooftop pool deck.
  • Hosts Elite Xtreme Combat MMA and Star Voice competition for unique entertainment.
  • Operates 2,500 slots, 45 table games, poker, and bingo on tribal sovereign land.

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Santa Maria Times
Oct 8th, 2025
Chumash Casino Resort launches annual 'Project Pink' to support breast cancer awareness

Chumash Casino Resort launches annual 'Project Pink' to support breast cancer awareness. The Chumash Casino turned pink last week with blush-tinted sweets, officially launching its annual Project Pink campaign that aims to raise funds and awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout October, guests can find an array of pink-colored desserts, snacks and cocktails across the resorts eateries, with proceeds - matched dollar- for-dollar by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation - benefitting the Breast Imaging Center at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. "Project Pink has grown into a meaningful annual tradition a the Chumash Casino Resort, thanks to the incredible dedication and passion of our Food and Beverage team," said Kenneth Kahn, Chumash tribal chairman. "We're honored to continue supporting the Breast Imaging Center at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, whose life-saving work impacts our community every single day." New treats this year include cherry blossom coconut cake, raspberry orange panna cotta, cherry limeade cupcakes, and chocolate raspberry cookies - joining returning favorites like red velvet cake, rosewater pistachio mousse, and whimsical chocolate molds shaped like high heels and purses. The month's featured drink, the Prickly Pear Margarita, adds a splash of color with its pink hue and notes of watermelon, kiwi and bubblegum. The campaign's proceeds will help the Goleta Valley hospital continue offering advanced diagnostic services such as 3D mammography, ultrasound screening and bone density scanning for early cancer detection. "We are grateful to be chosen for a second consecutive year as the beneficiary of the Chumash Foundation's Project Pink campaign, said Arie Dejong, vice president for Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital and Therapy Services. "This support will enable our team to continue the early detection of breast cancer that helps save lives in our community." For a full list of Project Pink menu items, visit www.chumashcasino.com/dining