Who We Are
At the National Hot Rod Association, we crave speed. We race the fastest vehicles in motorsports at speeds of more than 300 mph, with power exceeding 11,000 hp—NHRA is the most extreme sport on the planet! At NHRA, we believe in Speed for All, which provides competition opportunities for all drivers, from street-car owners to professional racers. NHRA also offers career-driven opportunities off-track and behind the scenes. We serve content to our highly engaged audiences on-site at events, on the Fox broadcast and Fox Sports networks, at NHRA.com, through our live streaming service NHRA.TV, and within the pages of our publication, National DRAGSTER. Our team supports the infrastructure of local grassroots-level racing all the way up to the professional touring series all across the country, as well as our corporate offices and remote functions.
If you are looking to join a dynamic and high-speed organization in the sports and entertainment space, have the drive to innovate and the satisfaction of seeing your work in action, read on…
The Job
We seek safety personnel to assist at race events during the season (January-November). As a member of the Emergency Safety Services Team, you will be an essential part of the guest experience. Your job will be to keep our fans, racers, and crew members safe and informed while still maintaining a fun and friendly atmosphere. Safety personnel will be located throughout Gainesville Raceway and alongside the racetrack to respond to emergency situations via vehicle or foot. This entails weekday, evenings, and weekend work which can include long and irregular hours (12-14+) outside in potentially extreme weather, and in a fast-paced environment.
LOCATION: Gainesville Raceway
FLSA/SALARY: Hourly / Seasonal
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be flexible with meal periods.
- Must be state certified firefighter and/or state certified EMT-basic.
- Must be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, climb, and lift 50 lbs.
- Due to the potential of operating a vehicle, you must be insurable under the NHRA insurance policy.
- Must arrive on time and ready to work at shift start.
- Enforce all facility policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all guests.
- Must be able to work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
- Ability to follow and understand verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work well within a team and independently.
NHRA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, and/or disability.
