Safety Team member (Part-Time)

CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS LLC•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR, and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and LiveNation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. Job Description: The Safety Team member is responsible for the safety of race operations at COTA and the facility. This includes EMS, fire suppression, track inspections, vehicle recovery, track clean up, and working with other members of the COTA staff in maintaining a safe racing environment.

Requirements

Will need to learn how to communicate with race control and track personnel
Executes proven processes and looks for a way to improve processes to track safety
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Maintains confidentiality
Maintains professional behavior and appearance
Must have the ability to listen to the direction without interruption during stressful and fast-paced events
Must have the ability to keep emotions under control during stressful and fast-paced events
Able to read and interpret written information
EMT Basic or higher license is recommended
Firefighter I or equivalent is recommended
English speaking
Ability to work long hours and with a dynamic schedule
Ability to work a minimum of 3 days per month
Ability to work both weekends and weekdays
Ability to work the entire weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) of at least 2 major events during a calendar year
Wear proper personal protective equipment for the task
Have a valid driver's license
The employee must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
Must be able to endure seasonal temperatures as working conditions require constant outdoor work
Must be able to run short distances and able to move over 3-foot walls
Must be able to run and walk through track gravel traps

Responsibilities

Respond to on-track incidents
Be able to provide care for the driver
Be able to provide fire suppression
Be able to perform driver extrication
Be able to assist in vehicle recovery and work with assisting the wreckers and rollbacks
Be able to assist in fluid clean up and picking of debris on the track
Be able to assist in track maintenance in the repair of walls and fencing
Be able to work as a pit lane firefighter as needed
Be able to work as ground EMS for MotoGP events
Capable of performing morning inspection checks of vehicles
Work side by side with other members of the team
Observe track and facility safety and security procedures
Other duties as assigned