Volunteer Director

Ironman•Big Bear, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Volunteer Director is responsible for recruiting, coordinating, and managing 300+ volunteers for the Kodiak Ultra Marathons. This includes pre-race planning, race-week execution, and post-race follow-up. Role spans May 18 – Nov 13, 2026, is remote, with preference for candidates local to Big Bear, CA. Role can be accomplished outside traditional business hours unless noted separately.

Requirements

Strong leadership & communication skills
Detail-oriented and organized
Experienced in volunteer management, ideally in endurance events
Able to work remotely
Willing to work long hours outdoors during race week

Nice To Haves

Strong local connections in Big Bear, CA

Responsibilities

Recruit & Manage Volunteers: Create strategies, reach out to past volunteers, onboard new ones, and confirm Captains (Aid Station, Sweep, Finish Line, etc.).
Coordinate Incentives: Manage swag, race entry, and donation logistics.
Website & Communication: Maintain volunteer registration pages, send confirmation and event info emails, respond to inquiries.
Schedule Building: Assign shifts and update schedules as needed.
Volunteer Captains: Recruit, support, and train team leads.
Collaborate with Race Management: Biweekly meetings, support logistics, and training sessions.
On-site Leadership: Act as the main point of contact for volunteers during race week.
Volunteer Deployment: Ensure proper staffing, check-in, and support during race week.
Problem-Solving: Handle emergencies, no-shows, and on-the-fly changes during race week.
Communication: Maintain contact via race radio and digital tools during race week.
Logistics: Prepare supplies, manuals, check-in systems, and swag for race week.
Appreciation & Feedback: Host thank-you events, send notes, collect feedback post-race.
Wrap-up: Finalize donations, complete reporting, and close incentive delivery post-race.