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Preschool Associate Teacher

Milagro, NM · On-site

$14.50 - $20/hr

Has an Associate Teacher Permit or higher. * HS/EHS/MSHS/State-Braided Associate Teachers must also ... Participate in physical activities with children, including games, music, and outdoor play ...

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Arcade Associate

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$13 - $14.75/hr

Are you into video games, bowling, or karaoke? Are you friendly, and outgoing? Do you enjoy being around people and working in a fun environment? Then you're the kind of person we'd love to hire!

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How much do gaming associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for gaming associate in New Mexico is $19.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.30 and $23.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a gaming associate?

Gaming Associates are professionals who assist in the operation of casino games and gaming tables, ensuring that games run smoothly and players follow the rules. They may handle chips, monitor gameplay, and provide customer service to guests. Their responsibilities can also include reporting suspicious activities, explaining game rules to players, and maintaining a fair and enjoyable gaming environment. Gaming Associates work under the supervision of gaming supervisors and are often employed in casinos, racetracks, or other gaming establishments.

What does a gaming associate do?

Gaming associates are employed by casinos to provide customer service and general operations support. The duties of a gaming associate may include greeting guests and answering any questions they may have about the casino or specific games. Gaming associates also help oversee operations on the floor, ensuring that dealers are collecting bets handling money per the supervisor’s guidelines. A gaming associate needs strong interpersonal, communication and math skills. Most entry-level positions require a high school diploma and provide on-the-job training.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a gaming associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Gaming Associate, you need strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with gaming licenses often required by regulatory bodies. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, surveillance equipment, and casino management software is typically necessary. Excellent communication, integrity, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help build trust with patrons and colleagues. These skills are critical for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining a positive gaming environment, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

What are some common challenges gaming associates face during busy shifts, and how can they effectively manage them?

Gaming Associates often encounter high-pressure situations during peak hours, such as managing large crowds, handling disputes between players, and ensuring strict compliance with gaming regulations. Effective communication, maintaining a calm demeanor, and strong multitasking abilities are key to successfully navigating these challenges. Many Gaming Associates find that developing a solid understanding of game rules and procedures, along with ongoing training, helps them remain efficient and provide excellent customer service even during the busiest times.
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Infographic showing various Gaming Associate job openings in New Mexico as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,427 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

TABLE GAMES SUPERVISOR

Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel

Santa Ana Pueblo, NM • On-site

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 164 rated casinos

Job description

Hourly Position                                           Reports to: Casino Shift Manager

 

Summary: 

Monitor dealer and customer gaming activity on an assigned group of tables. 

 

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

  • Monitor guests and employees during table game play.
  • Greets guests in friendly, courteous and professional manner.
  • Monitors customer transactions.
  • Motivates and manages a culturally diverse table games staff.
  • Trains dealers and evaluates job performance.
  • Monitors floor activity, protects the pit bankroll, the playing public and the casino’s assets.
  • Initiates and supervises table games fills and credits.
  • Opens and closes table chip bankrolls.
  • Assures proper completion of currency transaction reporting paperwork, as required by federal regulation (Title 31), for the Table Games and Card Games Department.
  • Rates table games customer play and identifies high dollar action.
  • Settles customer disputes in the table games pit.
  • Performs basic administrative duties as assigned by the Table Games Shift Manager.
  • May assume a dealer’s duty, as necessary.
  • Calculates winnings to verify payment made by dealer.
  • Adheres to all regulatory, departmental and casino policies and procedures, and to the casino ICS.

 

Minimum Requirements: 

  • Preference is given to qualified Santa Ana Tribal Members.
  • Associate Degree or four years experience in similar position with a minimum of two years dealing experience may be substituted.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
  • Bi-lingual and multi-cultural experience preferred.
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel software.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Pueblo of Santa Ana Gaming Regulatory Commission key gaming license.

 

Essential Mental Functions:

The essential mental functions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Maintains a strict level of confidentiality regarding company information.
  • Strong numerical or statistical aptitude. 
  • Strong mathematical skills.
  • Proven ability to provide outstanding customer service.
  • Must be a Team Player.
  • Pleasant, polite manner for dealing with the public as well as staff.
  • Good customer service, verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Display strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to handle conflict situations
  • Proven ability to multi-task in a high energy, customer oriented environment

 

Essential Physical Functions:

The essential physical functions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of the position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, turn, use hands and fingers to grasp, handle, and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
  • Must be able to work various hours, as needed, including weekends and holidays.
  • Must present self in a well-groomed, professional appearance. 
  • The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Must be able to handle stress effectively.
  • Stand, walk, turn, use hands and fingers to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talks and hears.
  • Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations.
  • Physical ability to safely perform the essential job functions of the position.

 

Equipment Used:

  • Traditional office equipment.

 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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