Head Pit Coach

Racing America Inc.; Huntersville (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

23XI Racing seeks a Head Pit Coach to train pit crew members and teams to NASCAR Cup Series level excellence. You will identify, recruit, and develop top performers, drive strategic objectives to minimize stop times, and lead practice sessions with a focus on teamwork and reliability.

The role requires coordinating film review, schedules, and player development while promoting a culture of safety and accountability across the pit department.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to lead and develop pit crews and support staff.
• Familiarity with NASCAR pit stop choreography and rules preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership that reflects the mission statement and core values of 23XI Racing.
• Assemble pit crew teams using performance metrics and team chemistry.
• Identify and recruit potential pit crew members to drive success.
• Set performance goals for individuals and teams.
• Plan and lead practice sessions; tailor sessions to improvement areas.
• Develop and critique individual and team choreographies.
• Promote unity and teamwork while improving performance and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Coaching

Performance analysis

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college or professional sports coaching experience

Tools

MS Office

Video analysis

Job description

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.
• 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
• 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
• 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