Company Overview
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States. NASCAR consists of three national series (Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR XFINITY Series™, and NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series™), four regional series, one local grassroots series and three international series. NASCAR is a company driven by technology and innovation, both of which are central to competition and are at the core of our sport. The sport’s impact is demonstrated with a strong corporate and media footprint. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe.
Job Description
NASCAR Event Management is seeking a talented professional to fill the Coordinator, Track Services role.
SUMMARY
During caution periods on the track, the Track Services Coordinator becomes the NASCAR liaison for Track Services who, with guidance from NASCAR race control personnel, helps to ensure that on-track procedures proceed smoothly and correctly. Responsible for helping to train and actively observe Track Services personnel in on-track extrication in addition to performing vehicle rollover response when necessary. Working in other areas pertaining to Track Services may also be required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Observes on an active race track during periods of caution (yellow flag) and red flag track incident scenes; acts as a liaison between NASCAR Track Services and the safety crews at the track during these times.
Responds to and actively participates in all accidents on-track involving a “roll-over”.
Pre-inspects race facilities to ensure adequate supplies, services and personnel are available within Track Services.
Trains, develops and maintains a high proficiency of NASCAR procedures.
Trains and works with track fire, rescue, towing and restoration personnel.
Inspects and oversees servicing of NASCAR fire, rescue and extrication equipment at track.
Attends training sessions provided by various tracks for their Track Services members.
Participates in Track Services training seminars at NASCAR's Research & Development Center.
Inspects the track's fire and rescue equipment, towing equipment and track clean-up and drying equipment daily.
Conducts daily Track Services meetings with the safety crews at the track.
Assists with maintaining updated presentations for Track Services.
Stay current on relevant training programs and provide updates to the training department as needed.
Participate in weekly conference calls / meetings with Track Services Department, as well as pre- and post-event conference calls with facilities.
Participate in quarterly Track Services conference calls.
Attend Officials'/work-related meetings as scheduled during the year.
Percent of travel: 90%, including weekends.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
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), a minimum of three (3) years experience on a Track Services team; and a minimum of six (6) years of experience as a professional firefighter with extrication experience.