Events Staff - Racecourse Control

TITLE: Events Staff - Racecourse Control PAY STATUS: Non-Exempt DIVISION: Events RESPONSIBILITY OF: Director of Events NO. OF POSITIONS: Multiple DATE: January 2026 POSITION LOCATION: Willow Springs/ Speedway Consulting & Design - CA ABOUT THE ROLE: The Racecourse Control/Turn Marshal team member is an events/seasonal position whose primary responsibility is to work on track during raceway events and open test days. Racecourse Controls closely observe the on-track action to ensure the safety of the drivers and crews responding to incidents on track. The ideal candidate will adopt a GLOBE mentality. GLOBE stands for Generously Lending Our Best Efforts. This is done by holding themselves and their teammates accountable for taking our best practices "the last mile" - optimizing them for maximum value to all of our stakeholders while sharing insights on how to improve our company. The ideal candidate will also be a productive and proactive self-starter who is passionate about his/her duties and willing to put forth the extra effort to achieve excellence. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work in a course marshal "box" monitoring a specific turn on the road course • During an on-track incident, wave the correct flag to inform competitors of an accident, oil down, etc. • Communicate with Race Control on track conditions that may affect drivers' ability to race safely • Provide information to track safety crews TRAINING: Willow Springs Raceway will provide training on the types of racing flags used for each group and when to display them during on-track incidents. Turn Marshals will not respond to on-track incidents, but rather observe and communicate to Race Control to create a safe racing environment. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • The ideal candidate will be energetic, outgoing, well organized, professional, able to handle multiple tasks, and work well in a fast-paced environment • Must be able to stand for extended periods and be able to wave a flag • Have good hearing and vision • Must work well with customers/clients and fellow turn marshals • Candidates will need to communicate clearly over a radio • Valid driver's license PAY RATE: $20/hr SCHEDULE: Must be able to work nights and weekends. Assignments are filled on an as needed basis. This is seasonal / event schedule and position. The above description denotes some of the specific characteristics that are necessary to perform the principal functions of the job and are not intended to be a description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Willow Springs Raceway and Speedway Consulting Design is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be energetic, outgoing, well organized, professional, able to handle multiple tasks, and work well in a fast-paced environment

• Must be able to stand for extended periods and be able to wave a flag

• Have good hearing and vision

• Must work well with customers/clients and fellow turn marshals

• Candidates will need to communicate clearly over a radio

• Valid driver's license

• Assignments are filled on an as needed basis

Responsibilities

• RESPONSIBILITY OF: Director of Events

• The Racecourse Control/Turn Marshal team member is an events/seasonal position whose primary responsibility is to work on track during raceway events and open test days

• Racecourse Controls closely observe the on-track action to ensure the safety of the drivers and crews responding to incidents on track

• The ideal candidate will also be a productive and proactive self-starter who is passionate about his/her duties and willing to put forth the extra effort to achieve excellence

• Work in a course marshal "box" monitoring a specific turn on the road course

• During an on-track incident, wave the correct flag to inform competitors of an accident, oil down, etc

• Communicate with Race Control on track conditions that may affect drivers' ability to race safely

• Provide information to track safety crews

• Willow Springs Raceway will provide training on the types of racing flags used for each group and when to display them during on-track incidents

• Turn Marshals will not respond to on-track incidents, but rather observe and communicate to Race Control to create a safe racing environment

• Must be able to work nights and weekends