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Part-Time Race Day Crew Member

by | May 21, 2026 | Job Postings, Uncategorized

Part-Time Race Day Crew Member

Position Summary

The Sacramento Running Association (SRA) is seeking energetic, dependable, and team-oriented Part-Time Race Day Crew Members to assist with the setup, execution, and breakdown of SRA events and race weekends.

This hands-on position supports all aspects of race-day operations and is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in fast-paced outdoor environments, being part of live events, and helping create exceptional participant experiences.

Race Day Crew Members play a vital role in ensuring races operate safely, efficiently, and professionally from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Race Setup & Breakdown

  • Assist with event setup including tents, tables, fencing, signage, banners, cones, and equipment
  • Load, unload, transport, and organize race supplies and operational materials
  • Support course setup and teardown operations
  • Assist with start/finish line setup and race infrastructure preparation
  • Help maintain clean and organized event areas before, during, and after events

Race-Day Operations

  • Assist participants, spectators, volunteers, and staff with race-day needs
  • Support aid stations, water stations, course monitoring, and participant flow areas
  • Help with participant check-in, packet pickup, and information distribution as needed
  • Assist with crowd management and maintaining safe event environments
  • Support race timing, finisher flow, medal distribution, and post-race operations

Logistics & Equipment Support

  • Move and stage equipment throughout event venues and race courses
  • Assist with vehicle loading/unloading and inventory management
  • Support operational troubleshooting and quick-response needs during events

Team Support

  • Follow instructions from race operations leadership and event supervisors
  • Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, vendors, and public safety personnel
  • Adapt to changing event conditions and operational priorities

Qualifications

  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required
  • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Ability to lift and move equipment and supplies (typically 25–50 lbs)
  • Positive attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Event, sports, warehouse, hospitality, or customer service experience preferred but not required

Preferred Experience

  • Road race or event operations experience
  • Volunteer or customer service experience
  • Familiarity with endurance sports events
  • Valid driver’s license preferred

Schedule & Compensation

  • Part-time / event-based position
  • Flexible scheduling based on event calendar
  • Early morning, evening, and weekend availability required
  • Hourly compensation based on experience

Key Traits for Success

  • Dependable
  • Hard-working
  • Team-oriented
  • Adaptable
  • Positive attitude
  • Calm under pressure
  • Willing to jump in wherever needed

To Apply

Please submit:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter

Applications can be submitted via email to Scott Abbott, Executive Director (scott@runsra.org)