Company Overview
The International Motor Sports Association, LLC (IMSA) was originally founded in 1969 and owns a long and rich history in sports car racing. Today, IMSA is the sanctioning body of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the premier sports car racing series in North America. IMSA also sanctions the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge and the IMSA Prototype Challenge Presented by Mazda, as well as four one-make series: Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama; Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama; Ferrari Challenge North America; and Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America. IMSA – a company within the NASCAR family – is the exclusive strategic partner in North America with the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) which operates the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a part of the FIA World Endurance Championship. The partnership enables selected IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competitors to earn automatic entries into the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. For more information, visit www.IMSA.com, www.twitter.com/IMSA or www.facebook.com/IMSA.
Job Description
We are seeking qualified candidates for Part-Time Officials openings supporting Pit Lane within the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, IMSA Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, IMSA Prototype Challenge presented by Mazda, Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge and Lamborghini Super Trofeo. These positions are responsible for understanding and enforcing the IMSA Sporting and Technical Regulations in a consistent, timely, and professional manner. Successful applicants will maintain a proficient and high level of communication with the Series stakeholders including participants, Team Managers, fellow officials and/or Race Control staff as determined by their supervisor.
SUMMARY:
The primary responsibilities for this position are to perform as a Pit Lane and or Race Official directing competitors in proper rules/procedures during IMSA sanctioned race events. Other responsibilities may include Starter, Assistant Starter, Flag man, Stop/Go Person, Turn Spotter, Pace Car Driver, Garage Official, Roamer/Troubleshooter, Tire Official, and Technical Inspector.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Maintain proficiency in and knowledge of all IMSA pit lane rules and penalties.
- Successfully pass the pit lane officials exam as administered.
- Assist with race car traffic control, crowd control and credential verification.
- Implement and apply the appropriate procedures during practice, qualifying and the race including pit lane and other race assignments in a consistent, timely, authoritative, and professional manner.
- Establish and maintain proper communications with the assigned teams and or Race Control as required.
- Properly execute and confirm any directive from Race Control.
- Display willingness and ability to learn new software programs created for race officiating.
- Maintain equipment to avoid damage and ensure that hardware is properly stored for use at future events.
- Competent understanding of radio use, procedures and etiquette.
- Attend meetings, educational seminars and team building exercises.
- Ability to handle issues appropriately in the garage and pit areas.
- Perform duties in inclement weather when required
- Provide input/solutions for improvement to current policy and procedures.Responsible for securing equipment (e.g. binoculars, watch, flags, radios) for duties assigned and for performing routine checks on same.
Other responsibilities may include:
- Work with a team of technical inspectors to verify that the race vehicles are in compliance with IMSA rules.
- Work one or more assigned inspection station(s) for initial through post-race inspections.
- Assist in pre and post workday operations including assembly and disassembly of inspection equipment.
- Competent use of standard measurement devices including Micrometers, Calipers and Digital inclinometer
- Maintain equipment avoiding damage and ensuring that hardware is properly stored for use at future events.
- Perform duties in a timely and authoritative manner while portraying a professional courteous image.
- Attend meetings and telephone conferences as requested.
- Assist unloading and loading transporters as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Approximate travel 90%.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Customer service, people skills, represent Company. Use of computer is helpful.
Position is safety sensitive and participates in the corporate Substance Abuse Program (SAP).