POSITION: Turn Marshal (part-time) PAY STATUS: Nonexempt RESPONSIBILITY OF: Manager, Event Operations DATE: August 2023
POSITION LOCATION: Sonoma, CA
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Sonoma Raceway is looking for part-time Turn Marshals to work on track during raceway events including NASCAR, racing school programs, 24 Hour of LeMons, CSRG, Drifting, and open test days. Turn Marshals closely observe the on-track action to ensure the safety of the drivers and crews responding to incidents on track.
The ideal candidate will adopt a GLOBE mentality. GLOBE stands for Generously Lending Our Best Efforts. This is done by holding themselves and their teammates accountable for taking our best practices “the last mile” – optimizing them for maximum value to all of our stakeholders while sharing insights on how to improve our company. The ideal candidate will also be a productive and proactive self-starter who is passionate about his/her duties and willing to put forth the extra effort in pursuit of achieving excellence.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work in a course marshal “box” monitoring a specific turn on the road course
• During an on-track incident, wave the correct flag to inform competitors of an accident, oil down, etc.
• Communicate with Race Control on track conditions that may affect drivers’ ability to race safely
• Provide information to track safety crews
TRAINING:
Sonoma Raceway will provide training on the types of racing flags used for each group and when to display them during on-track incidents. Turn Marshals will not respond to on-track incidents, but rather observe and communicate to Race Control to create a safe racing environment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• The ideal candidate will be energetic, outgoing, well organized, professional, able to handle
• multiple tasks, and work well in a fast-paced environment
• Marshals must be able to stand for extended periods and be able to wave a flag
• Have good hearing and vision
• Marshals will need to work well with customers/clients and fellow turn marshals
• Candidates will need to communicate clearly over a radio
• Valid driver’s license
SCHEDULE:
Sonoma Raceway holds events 340 days per year. The majority of those events require Turn Marshals to monitor the track. Each week an online schedule will be sent to all qualified course marshals. Assignments are filled on a first-come, first-served basis with no limitations on the number of days worked per week. Part-time employees can not exceed 30 hours worked per week.
All candidates must submit the following to be considered for the position:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- (3) Professional References
Please apply online or submit application items via email to [email protected] to be considered for the position.
PAY RATE:
$16 hourly
The above description denotes some of the specific characteristics which are necessary to perform the principal functions of the job and are not intended to be a description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Sonoma Raceway and Speedway Motorsports is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Questions:
- Have you ever worked for Sonoma Raceway before?