What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports: Lead Timer - Track & Field position at Sheridan High School?
Areas of Responsibility: The Lead Timer is responsible for overseeing all timing operations during a track and field meet. This includes managing the timing system, supervising timers and finish line judges, coordinating race starts with the Starter, and ensuring accurate race results. The Lead Timer plays a critical role in ensuring races are timed correctly and efficiently from start to finish.
General Duties
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Oversee all timers and timing system operations
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Ensure the timing system is properly set up and ready for each race
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Coordinate race starts in collaboration with the Starter
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Instruct and supervise timers and finish line judges (when applicable)
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Record times for non-lane races (e.g., 800m, 1600m, distance events, and longer relays)
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Assist with tracking and placing runners in multi-lap races
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For relay events:
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Check status of exchange zone flags
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Control the main flag for the Starter
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Provide the race results tape to the recorder immediately after each race
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple systems simultaneously
- Basic troubleshooting skills (technology and communication equipment)
- Leadership and ability to train and supervise others
- Effective communication and coordination skills
Qualifications Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience with track and field timing systems preferred
- Basic computer and technical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to learn timing software and equipment systems
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lead, train, and supervise staff or volunteers
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Meeting OSAA standards
- Background check will be done
Apply To: https://sheridan.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Posted Inside: 04/20/2026
Closing Date: Open until filled
Employment Dates: 2026-2027 Track Season
Current Staff Application Requirements:
- TalentEd Recruit and Hire Internal Application & Letter of Interest
Outside Application Requirements:
- TalentEd Recruit and Hire Application
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* Application |
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* Letter of Interest |
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Salary: Extra Duty Contract Advisor
For More Information: Please contact Athletic Director, Sarah Hillyard, at Sheridan High School.
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon
request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADA). Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at 971-261-6975 for additional information. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 or 711.
Equal employment opportunity and treatment shall be practiced by the district regardless of
race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
veteran status, or genetic information if the employee, with or without reasonable
accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.