Pit and Paddock Coordinator
Department: Sporting
Direct Supervisor: Pit and Paddock Manager
Status: Full Time
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Summary:
The Pit and Paddock Coordinator will be responsible for the organization and coordination of in-bound freight for Formula 1, Formula 1 teams, suppliers, support racing categories and other relevant entities at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, as well as preparing and coordinating areas within the Formula 1 and Support Series Paddock.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Pit and Paddock Manager to develop a detailed Sporting Freight and Logistics plan / schedule, including delivery, bump-in, bump-out, transport and storage
- Liaise with teams and other stakeholders regarding freight and logistics requirements, under the direction of the Pit and Paddock Manager
- Work closely with South Florida Motorsports (SFM) Operations to identify and coordinate locations for freight storage during the event
- Work with relevant agencies and organizations to ensure seamless movement of freight including customs, ground handling agents, traffic management and security
- Plan and execute equipment storage plan of SFM Sporting assets, including Pit and Paddock and Race Operations Equipment and vehicles
- As primary point of contact, coordinate preparation of facilities and support to stakeholders and clients including Support Racing Series, Pirelli, Hot Lap providers, fuel/nitrogen Paddock and other service providers
- Support the Teams Services functions in the lead-up to and during the event to ensure expectations of Formula 1 Teams, Formula 1, the FIA and other stakeholders and clients are exceeded, including via:
- Installation of furniture and equipment to locations as specified by Teams order forms
- Assisting with movement of equipment, setting up paddock and garage spaces
- Ensuring Paddock and Freight areas and vehicles are kept tidy at all times
Qualifications:
- Experience in a similar role, ideally at a large-scale sporting or motorsport event
- Understanding of logistics, planning and freight management
- Experience working with air, sea and ground freight operations an advantage
- Highly organized
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work to tight timelines and set schedules
- A punctual, self-motivated, and team player
- Clear spoken and written English essential, other languages an advantage
- Able to work to tight timelines and set schedules
- Able to work long hours and weekends
- A punctual, self-motivated, and team player
- Manual shifter and forklift license a plus
The Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium and South Florida Motorsports are proud to be Drug-Free Workplaces. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.
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