Flagger (Event Staff) - Watkins Glen International Speedway

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR); Town of Dix (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Benefits package focused on wellness

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Job summary

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is seeking a Flagger for its event staff based at Watkins Glen International in New York. This position is pivotal during races, focusing on safe communication and monitoring on-track activity from April 17th to October 25th.

Applicants should have good judgment, reliability, and exceptional communication skills. NASCAR offers competitive salaries, a solid benefits package, and the opportunity for both personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of the Weekday Safety Team Handbook.
• Stay attentive to observe and report on-track activity at the race track.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Flexible schedule during the event.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe communication and control of race cars by informing drivers through flags and hand signals.
• Inform officials of the condition of the course and any situation that requires a decision.
• Take emergency action to protect lives in the event of an incident.
• Maintain a clear course.

Skills

Good judgment

Reliability and punctuality

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to work as a team member

Job description

Job Overview

WATKINS GLEN Located within five hours (300 miles) of 25 percent of the U.S. population, Watkins Glen International is the premier road racing facility in North America, three-times voted "Best NASCAR Track" by readers of USA Today. The Glen hosts a diverse portfolio of premier sports car, open wheel and stock car races throughout the year. NASCAR seeks talented professionals to join our event staff team as a Flagger based at Watkins Glen International. This is an event-based position from April 17th - October 25th.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Good judgment and ability to think logically.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Knowledge of the Weekday Safety Team Handbook.
• Stay attentive to observe and report on-track activity at the race track.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Proven job reliability and strong work ethic.
• Ability to take and follow direction.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, high energy environment.
• Flexible schedule during the event.
• Reliable transportation to and from Watkins Glen International Speedway.

Flagging Responsibilities

• Provide safe communication and control of race cars by informing drivers through flags and hand signals of the condition of the course and the condition of their cars.
• Inform the Chief Steward and other officials, through the communications network, of the condition of the course and the competing cars or any other situation that requires a decision of the officials.
• Take any proper emergency action needed to protect the lives of workers, drivers or spectators in the event of an incident.
• Maintain a clear course.

Benefits

We offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.