01/23/2017
The Lander Triathlon Club is seeking a race director for the 2017 Sprint Triathlon. This is a paid position. Please see the job description below!
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Position description: Race Director - Lander Sprint Triathlon
Job type: Part time, January – September 2017
Reports to: Lander Triathlon Club Board of Directors
Compensation: Base rate plus percentage of race profits; base rate is commensurate with experience
Job objective: The Lander Sprint Triathlon Race Director is responsible for planning, promoting, and executing the 7th annual Sprint Triathlon, held in Lander, Wyoming. Established in 2010, the Lander Sprint Triathlon exists to bring together seasoned athletes as well as newcomers for a fun-filled community event grounded in sport. The LST Race Director balances vision with action, individualism with collaboration, and professionalism with fun.
Specific responsibilities:
- Plan, promote, and execute the 2017 Lander Sprint Triathlon
- Manage a budget of roughly $10,000
- Secure community sponsorships and in-kind donations
- Apply for the Lander Chamber of Commerce Tourism and Development Grant
- Create and distribute marketing materials
- Manage and drive race registration via Active.com
- Work with community members and recruit volunteers for smooth race day ex*****on
- Complete all event follow-up
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Organization and strong attention to detail
- Self-motivation
- Ability to manage a timeline and workload that ebbs and flows from February to September
- Professionalism with all communication to sponsors, volunteers, and athletes
- Experience managing a budget
- Excitement for new challenge
- Ability to move heavy items such as tables, chairs, tents, and transition area materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
How to apply:
- Email cover letter and resume to: Lander Triathlon Club Board at [email protected]
- Application deadline: Monday, February 6th, 2017
- Starting Date: mid February, 2017
- Contact Information: [email protected]
The Lander Triathlon Club is an equal opportunity employer