MOTORSPORTS FLAGGING & COMMUNICATIONS

Summit Point Raceway Associates Inc•Summit Point, WV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Point Motorsports Park Flagging and Communications employees (Flagger) provide front-line safety communication to include drivers on track, control, grid, pit out, support services and track management. A flagger is a part time seasonal employee that is either qualified or willing to be trained in "flagging and communications" at Summit Point. The flagger communicates with an event controller via a radio set and displays track conditions to event drivers using a combination of colored flags and hand signals. The flagger's primary objective is to provide information to the participants about track conditions ahead.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
0-1 year of related experience. Willing to train at this level.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Must be reliable and prompt.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements of this job which requires standing outdoors for long periods of time and to remain alert and attentive during any on-track activities.
Working a variety of shifts to include nights and weekends is required.
Must be able to see well, either naturally or with corrective lenses and have good peripheral vision.
Must be able to hear audio communications through radios, with or without a headset, either naturally or with correction.
Must be able to speak fluent English and have suitable diction to facilitate clear and understandable radio communications in English.

Responsibilities

Learning and understanding road racing flagging rules, including rules for car and motorcycle racing.
Learn and understanding radio communication protocols.
Learn and understanding proper safety rules as applied to flagging
Learn to identify and report any safety issues.
Staff a defined corner station during all on-track sessions for your assigned shift.