Senior Running Programs Director & Race Series Lead

Randall's Island Park Alliance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Randall’s Island Park Alliance is launching a new community running initiative at Randall’s Island Park and Icahn Stadium. The Senior Running Coordinator will create, launch and grow the program, oversee a Race Series and lead training sessions for runners of all levels.

The role reports to the Public Programs Manager and collaborates with Icahn Stadium and Development teams to expand access to running through year‑round programs and events.

Qualifications

• Experience planning, coordinating, or directing road races or endurance events.
• Ability to lead training and coaching for participants of different ages and abilities.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills for event operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow RIPA’s community running programming year‑round.
• Lead two weekly Icahn Stadium training sessions and clinics on running techniques.
• Oversee Randall’s Island Park Race Series and at least five events in year one.
• Build NYC running community partnerships and sponsor relationships.

Skills

Running program development

Coaching running

Event management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sports management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Randall’s Island Park Alliance is launching a new community running initiative at Randall’s Island Park and Icahn Stadium. The Senior Running Coordinator will create, launch and grow the program, oversee a Race Series and lead training sessions for runners of all levels.

The role reports to the Public Programs Manager and collaborates with Icahn Stadium and Development teams to expand access to running through year‑round programs and events.