Head Pit Coach

2311 RACING LLC fka Racing Acquisitions LLC; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

23XI Racing is seeking a Head Pit Coach to lead and shape the pit crew across all teams, driving excellence in pit stops and behind-the-wall support. You will recruit, train, and retain top talent, set performance goals, and oversee weekly film reviews and practice sessions.

You will coordinate schedules, promote teamwork, and maintain relationships with healthcare providers and partners, while upholding NASCAR standards and ensuring equitable employment practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced education and/or training preferred.
• Two years of college and/or professional sports coaching experience mandatory.
• Willingness and ability to travel to NASCAR Cup Series races (up to 18 per season).
• Proficiency with computers including familiarity with web-based apps, two-factor authentication, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership reflecting the mission and values of 23XI Racing.
• Assemble pit crew teams using performance metrics and team chemistry.
• Identify and recruit pit crew members to support department growth.
• Set performance goals for individuals and teams.
• Analyze pit crews’ performance weekly via film review and dashboards; communicate feedback.
• Establish and communicate film review, training, and practice schedules.
• Plan and lead practice sessions; supervise and instruct crew during sessions.
• Develop and critique individual and team choreographies.
• Hold players accountable to department goals and results.
• Promote unity and teamwork within the department and with partners.
• Maintain relationships with healthcare providers and partners for pit crew services.
• Be familiar with NASCAR concepts, rules, and standard procedures.
• Ensure fair treatment in disciplinary actions and employment activities.
• Maintain fitness and training facilities for the pit department.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Recruiting

Training

Pit stop choreography

Flexible schedule

Communication with management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced education or training preferred

Tools

MS Office

Web-based applications

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Head Pit Coach

Position Overview

The Head Pit Coach will train pit crew members and teams alike to perform NASCAR Cup Series pit stops at a highly competitive level. Primary responsibilities include identifying, attracting, recruiting, training, and retaining high performing pit crew members for all 23XI Racing teams. The Pit Coach will develop and implement strategic objectives to improve pit crew and behind-the-wall support performance aimed at minimizing stop time and errors.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership that reflects the mission statement and core values of 23XI Racing.
• Assemble pit crew teams using individual performance metrics and a keen understanding of team chemistry and dynamics alike.
• Identify and recruit potential pit crew members who will further the success and growth of the department.
• Set performance goals for individual players and teams.
• Identify factors limiting pit crews’ performance through film review and analytical breakdowns on a weekly basis. Quantify limitations for pit crew members by sharing metrics in documented dashboard form and illustrate by reviewing film. Communicate positive attributes, areas to improve, and instruction for individuals and teams during film review and practice sessions.
• Establish and communicate film review, physical training, and practice schedules for pit crews and behind-the-wall support staff.
• Plan and lead practice sessions; Tailor practice sessions to target specific areas of improvement for pit crews. Provide pit crew members with supervision and instruction during all sessions.
• Develop, implement, and critique individual and team choreographies.
• Hold players accountable to achieve department goals through the successes of their teams.
• Utilize all means possible to promote a spirit of unity and teamwork within the department and the company all the while challenging performance barriers and improving overall team performance and reliability.
• Develop and maintain all professional relationships with healthcare providers and partnerships who provide services for 23XI Racing pit crew department.
• Be and remain familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within NASCAR.
• Insure the equitable treatment of employees in disciplinary actions and employment activities.
• Preserve and maintain fitness and training facilities used by 23XI pit department to a level equal or greater than when entered.
• Other duties assigned by Manager.

Required Skills, Experience and Abilities

To perform the job successfully, you should demonstrate the following competencies:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced education and/or training preferred.
• Two years of college and/or professional sports coaching experience mandatory.
• Availability to travel to as many as 18 NASCAR Cup Series races per race season required.
• Availability to support pit crews from afar during NASCAR Cup Series race weekends not traveled required.
• Proficiency with computers including familiarity with usage of web-based applications, two-point authentication, and Microsoft Office suite required.
• Strong management and leadership skills required.
• Demonstrated understanding of the choreography of NASCAR pit stops including individual techniques and workflow preferred.
• Knowledge of NASCAR rules and regulations preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule required
• Ability to assess and react to situations in a fast-paced stressful environment required
• Ability to communicate and interact with executive management as well as personnel of all levels required
• Ability to identify and propose solutions to complex issues required
• Understanding of supporting business processes and models required
• Passion and focus to think strategically while enabling operations required
• Ability to drive execution and results required
• Ability to lead teams and generate a spirit of cooperation required

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

C

10 lbs or less

C

Walk

C

11-20 lbs

C

Sit

C

21-50 lbs

F

Manually Manipulate

C

51-100 lbs

O

C

Over 100 lbs

O

Reach Above Shoulder

C

Push/Pull

Climb

O

12 lbs or less

O

O

13-25 lbs

O

Squat or Kneel

F

26-40 lbs

O

F

41-100 lbs

O

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally)

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Depth)
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – pit crew helmet, hand protection / gloves, knee pads, safety glasses, SFI rated shoes and hearing protection