What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flagger (Event Staff) - Watkins Glen International Speedway position at Watkins Glen International Speedway?
Located within five hours (300 miles) of 25 percent of the U.S. population, Watkins Glen International is the premier road racing facility in North America, three-times voted “Best NASCAR Track” by readers of USA Today. The Glen hosts a diverse portfolio of premier sports car, open wheel and stock car races throughout the year.
NASCAR seeks talented professionals to join our event staff team as a Flagger based at Watkins Glen International. This is an event-based position from April 17th - October 25th.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Good judgment and the ability to think logically;
- Reliability and punctuality;
- Knowledge of the Weekday Safety Team Handbook;
- Stay attentive to observe and report on-track activity at the race track;
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Proven job reliability and strong work ethic.
- Ability to take and follow direction.
- Exceptional communication skills.
Comfortable working in a fast paced, high energy environment.
Flexible schedule during the event.
Reliable transportation to and from Watkins Glen International Speedway.
Flagging Responsibility:
- Provide safe communication and control of race cars by:
- Informing drivers through flags and hand signals of the condition of the course and the condition of their cars;
- Informing the Chief Steward and other officials, through the communications network, of the condition of the course and the competing cars or any other situation that requires a decision of the officials;
- Taking any proper emergency action needed to protect the lives of the workers, drivers or spectators in the event of an incident;
- Maintaining a clear course.
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