Flagger (Event Staff) - Watkins Glen International Speedway

NASCAR•Watkins Glen, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WATKINS GLEN 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. Apply Now! Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration. We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR! NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Follow us on LinkedIn and X for future opportunities and company news. IF YOU ARE A CURRENT EMPLOYEE, PLEASE APPLY INTERNALLY THROUGH THE WORKDAY JOBS HUB For more information on working for NASCAR, including benefits, career development and our company values, visit NASCAR Careers We offer a wide range of career opportunities within our family of companies. We invite anyone who is interested in a career with us to sign in or create a candidate home account to set up job alerts and to be notified when more job opportunities that interest you become available. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and Snapchat.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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