Corner Marshal (Flagger) Job Description
Department: Track Operations
Employment Type: Full-time and Part-time Seasonal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly $12.00
Working Hours: Varies, typical 10-hour shifts
Purpose:
Maintain track safety providing information to the drivers/riders and race control.
Primary Job Duties:
- Observing everything within his or her area of responsibility at station – cars, drivers, media photographers, spectators, safety equipment, barriers, etc. – for any unusual or improper condition that may affect the safe conduct of the event/race
- Signaling the drivers with flags, hand signals or other means of any change in the condition of the track or the condition of their cars
- Communicating all relevant information about the condition of the track, the cars on the track, and any situation requiring decisions or actions by race control
- Relaying received information and instructions to affected personnel, including emergency vehicle crews, drivers or other participants
- Maintain clean station
- Other duties as assigned
Education & Experience Requirements:
- HS Diploma or GED
- Some knowledge of motorsports, but not required as training is provided
- Must be 18 or older
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to walk to off road station
- Ability to remain alert at all times in a loud and busy environment condition
- Ability to wave a flag
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
Work Setting:
- Outdoor working environment with the typical outdoor temperature fluctuations, sometimes extreme and exposed to all types of weather conditions.
- Working environment can be described as loud.
Position Requirements:
- Ability to work well with others including: co-workers, members, guests, and vendors
- Regular and predicable attendance
- Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally in a loud environment
- Use common sense and good judgment.
Advancement Opportunities: Opportunities for advancement within the department include; Tech, Pit Out, Start Finish, Flag Chief, Race Controller and Track Operations executive staff positions.