Grand Prix Plaza, home of the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix, is a world-class entertainment and event destination spanning approximately 39 acres in the heart of the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit. The 300,000-square-foot facility features immersive Formula 1 attractions, premium hospitality experiences, event and meeting venues, retail, food and beverage offerings, and year-round activations that attract guests from across the globe.
The Kart & Track Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the F1 DRIVE karting experience at Grand Prix Plaza. This hands-on leadership role oversees track operations, kart maintenance programs, repair activities, inventory management, operational readiness, and team performance to ensure a best-in-class guest experience. The Kart & Track Manager ensures all systems, equipment, track elements, and personnel are performing at levels that exceed expectations during daily operations, special events, and ongoing business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operation of F1 DRIVE, ensuring a safe, efficient, and exceptional guest experience.
- Maintain responsibility for track readiness, including barriers, racing surfaces, signage, safety equipment, and operational systems.
- Partner with the Director of Guest Experiences to ensure an elevated, premium guest journey throughout the entire experience – on and off the track.
- Manage preventative maintenance programs and repair activities for the kart fleet to maximize reliability, safety, and availability.
- Manage Kart & Track Staff, providing training, coaching, scheduling, and performance oversight.
- Monitor kart performance and coordinate troubleshooting, repairs, and replacement of components as required.
- Manage inventory levels for parts, tools, consumables, safety equipment, and operational supplies related to F1 DRIVE.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to procure equipment, replacement parts, and maintenance materials while maintaining budget controls.
- Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, operating procedures, manufacturer guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare reports, maintenance records, inspections, and operational documentation while performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing karting, motorsports, attractions, entertainment, hospitality, or similar operational environments.
- Experience overseeing maintenance programs, vehicle fleets, mechanical systems, or attraction equipment.
- Strong understanding of preventative maintenance practices, troubleshooting, and repair coordination.
- Experience managing inventory, procurement, and vendor relationships.
- Experience supporting event operations, logistics, venue conversions, load-ins, load-outs, and guest-facing activities.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, life safety systems, emergency response procedures, and operational compliance requirements.
- Experience operating or overseeing equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, scissor lifts, and other facility-related machinery.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to adapt to changing operational needs.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and effectively lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
Work Schedule
- This is a full-time position that works a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Seasonal & Event-based Responsibilities
- This role includes a seasonal period during which responsibilities extend beyond standard operations. During load-in and load-out of the Grand Prix Plaza facility, race week activations, and other special projects, this position may support non-traditional functions that fall outside a routine. Flexibility, cross-functional collaboration, and adaptability are essential and required during these high-impact times.
Physical Demands
- Physical ability to walk, stand, take stairs/elevators/escalators, and navigate the elements during the day and night.
- May need to remain in a sitting or standing position for prolonged periods, and repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to handle exposure to loud noises at live events, attractions, entertaining programs, and crowds.
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds at times.
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.