Part Time USATF Official, Youth Events
About The Position
This position will report to the Head of Talent Acquisition, and at events will report to the Event Manager and/or the Area Lead(s). This position is responsible for observing and reporting violations and ensuring t hat events are run equitabl y. Individuals best suited for this position have experience working with youth, have strong attention to detail , and are strong communicators. They would need to have an e xcellent customer service approach , positive attitude , be co mfortable with crowd control and public interaction, and m ust be very vocal and willing to direct volunteers, participants, and the public in a courteous, professional manner . Please note that shifts can range anywhere between 4 to 6 hours , depending on the length of the race. USATF Official s must be willing to be USATF certified or already hol d the cre dential. If the candidate is not certified, NYRR will not provide training and thus the candidate must pay for certification themselves. Can didates can certify here.
Requirements
- This position requires weekday and weekend availability , with worksites varying across boroughs.
- Please note that shifts for T rack and Field meets are typically 4 h ours , between the hours of 9am-1pm. A t races , shift lengths vary between the hours of 6 am – 10 pm , depending on th e type and length of the event.
- This role requires being comfortable outside in the elements , when not indoors.
- M ust have a s trong customer service background ; e vent experience in the sports and/or entertainment industries, is preferred but not .
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Must be proactive, responsible, attentive, hardworking, and professionally courteous to all runners, spectators, and patrons.
- Must be able to follow directions and protocols to ensure that tasks flow seamlessly.
Responsibilities
- Referee + Chief Finish Line Judge Determine if a rules violation has occurred and take appropriate action consistent with the applicable rules, including disqualification
- Umpire Observe and report violations, impeding other runners, illegal assistance
- Chief Timer Supervise the recording of all hand times taken
- Timer Use stopwatch to record time at start/finish
Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $ 2 5 .00
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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