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KRE Security

$17/hr

Direct vehicles and foot traffic safely around busy event areas * Respond calmly and professionally ... Work exciting race weekends and live events * Flexible scheduling that works around your ...

RPM RACEWAY

Track Operations Associate

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

There are four roles on the track including Race Director, Controller, Pit Controller and Flagger ... Running endurance races, racing clinics and special racing events * Up-selling endurance races ...

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Festival Lead

$18 - $21/hr

With 250 events across more than 40 countries on six continents, Spartan is the world's leading ... Coordinate with Festival Manager and Race Director the layout of festival to ensure all activations ...

KRE Security

Race Day Security Officer

Hamburg, PA · On-site

$17/hr

Direct vehicles and foot traffic safely around busy event areas * Respond calmly and professionally ... Work exciting race weekends and live events * Flexible scheduling that works around your ...

LexisNexis Risk Solutions

$95.30 - $158.80/hr

Event Director - Manufacturing Events RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for ... race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status ...

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KRE Security

Race Day Security Officer

Duncannon, PA · On-site

$17/hr

Direct vehicles and foot traffic safely around busy event areas * Respond calmly and professionally ... Work exciting race weekends and live events * Flexible scheduling that works around your ...

KRE Security

Race Track Security Officer

Lewistown, PA · On-site

$17/hr

Direct vehicles and foot traffic safely around busy event areas * Respond calmly and professionally ... Work exciting race weekends and live events * Flexible scheduling that works around your ...

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How much do event race director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for event race director in the United States is $78,450.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $97,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an event race director?

Event Race Directors are professionals responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing all aspects of races such as marathons, cycling events, or triathlons. Their duties include securing permits, coordinating with local authorities, managing volunteers, ensuring participant safety, and handling logistics like timing and course setup. They also handle registration, promote the race, and address any issues that arise on event day. Their role is crucial to ensuring the event runs smoothly and safely for all involved.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an event race director?

To thrive as an Event Race Director, you need strong organizational skills, project management experience, and knowledge of race logistics, often supported by a background in event planning or sports management. Familiarity with registration platforms, timing systems, permit application processes, and safety protocols is crucial. Excellent leadership, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication help you coordinate teams and handle on-the-spot challenges. These skills are vital for ensuring smooth event execution, participant safety, and a successful overall race experience.

What is the difference between Event Race Director vs Event Coordinator?

AspectEvent Race DirectorEvent Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees race event planning, logistics, safety, and overall executionHandles day-to-day event tasks, vendor coordination, and attendee management
CredentialsExperience in event management, safety certifications, and sometimes race-specific licensesEvent planning experience, organizational skills, and communication abilities
Work EnvironmentPrimarily on-site during race events, overseeing operationsPre-event planning, coordination meetings, and on-site support

While both roles are vital for successful race events, the Event Race Director focuses on high-level planning, safety, and overall execution, whereas the Event Coordinator manages daily tasks and logistics. The Race Director typically has more experience and certifications related to event safety and management, working closely with vendors, sponsors, and emergency services. Both roles require strong organizational skills, but the Race Director's role is more strategic and oversight-focused.

What are some common challenges faced by an event race director during the planning and execution of a race event?

Event Race Directors often encounter challenges such as coordinating logistics across multiple teams, ensuring participant safety, and adapting to unexpected changes like weather or last-minute route adjustments. Effective communication is crucial, as the role involves liaising with local authorities, volunteers, sponsors, and medical personnel. Managing tight timelines and budgets while delivering a memorable experience for participants can be demanding, but strong organizational skills and proactive planning help address these challenges.
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Infographic showing various Event Race Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,450 per year, or $37.7 per hour.

Weekend Motorsport Event Staff Positions (US - North California)

Smedley Group

Sacramento, CA • On-site

Temporary

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

We believe the world's fastest driver hasn't raced...yet.
FAT Karting League's mission is to achieve mass participation in motorsport by radically reducing the barriers to entry.
We run karting events across North California (Sacramento Area) throughout the year to cater for drivers with different levels of experience, that creates a pathway from age 6-17.
We are looking for enthusiastic and hard-working people - with a passion for motorsport - to join our weekend staff crew for 2026. If you don't feel you have the skills listed for the advertised roles, and want to develop a career in motorsport, we would still like to hear from you.
The roles we need to fill will involve working Friday to Sunday and potentially travelling to different karting circuits around Northern California.
Event Manager
We are looking for somebody with event organisation and management skills with experience at motorsport events, to assist at our events.
Customer Experience Lead
We are looking for someone with lots of energy, enthusiasm and great customer service skills. They will need to be empathetic, calm and work well under pressure.
Mechanics (skilled and unskilled)
We are looking for a number of skilled and unskilled mechanics roles with various levels of experience to join our team to assist in the preparation and maintenance of karts. Skilled mechanics should have experienced in either race cars, motorbikes or karts. For these positions, we have full and part time roles.
Race Director / Clerk
We are looking for experienced individuals to be responsible for our judicial processing and implementation of sporting regulations.
Marshals
We are looking for individuals to assist with on track incidents, recovering karts and to warn drivers via flags or marshal lights. An understanding of motorsport rules is important for this role.
Dummy Grid Marshall
We are looking for individuals to assist with the smooth operation of our pitlane by ensuring karts and drivers are ready for the next session or race.
Timekeeper
We are looking for an experienced motorsport timekeeper, preferably with experience of Alpha Timing.
Driver Coaches
We are looking for people with a passion and understanding of motorsport who feel they could work as driver coaches to pass that knowledge on. These people will need to have good communication skills and need to be comfortable communicating with and working with children.
Pit lane Coordinator
We are looking for someone with good people and organisation skills who can work well under pressure and has the confidence to be a team leader. Experience in motorsport desirable but not essential. This role might suit someone who has previous experience of working with children.
Kart Technician
We are looing for someone who can diagnose and fault find software issues.

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