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Chocoholic 5K/10K
Chocoholic 5K/10K Job Details
Registration Table
Pre Registration Check In and hand out the previously prepared packet that belongs to pre registered participants. Mark name on sheet to show that packet has been picked up. Skills - Detail Orientated, Calm in Stressful Situations, Patience with People Day Of Registrants Register participants on the day of race. Includes confirming filling out all appropriate forms, collecting payment, confirming registrants information gets to timers. Distribute Race packet. Skills - Detail Orientated, Calm in Stressful Situations, Patience with People
Course Marshals
Pre Registration Check In and hand out the previously prepared packet that belongs to pre registered participants. Mark name on sheet to show that packet has been picked up. Skills - Detail Orientated, Calm in Stressful Situations, Patience with People Day Of Registrants Register participants on the day of race. Includes confirming filling out all appropriate forms, collecting payment, confirming registrants information gets to timers. Distribute Race packet. Skills - Detail Orientated, Calm in Stressful Situations, Patience with People
Water Stop
Pre Registration Check In and hand out the previously prepared packet that belongs to pre registered participants. Mark name on sheet to show that packet has been picked up. Skills - Detail Orientated, Calm in Stressful Situations, Patience with People Day Of Registrants Register participants on the day of race. Includes confirming filling out all appropriate forms, collecting payment, confirming registrants information gets to timers. Distribute Race packet. Skills - Detail Orientated, Calm in Stressful Situations, Patience with People
Traffic Control
Assist as needed at specific intersections and roadways to keep the racecourse clear and free of motorized vehicles or other obstacles. This may include using flags and whistles. Law enforcement officers will be present as needed/ required at busy locations. Skills - Ability to identify potential safety issues and provide preventative action. Must wear traffic/safety vests, Ability to project voice and/or use whistle for traffic.
Start Finsh Line
Starting Line Move runners/walkers to the start line, keep appropriate groups together, keep race course clear. Help keep Help keep strollers and dogs at the rear of the pack. Skills Loud clear voice, outgoing personality. No lifting. Able to walk and stand for about a 3-hour shift. Finish Line Help keep the finish line course clear, direct participants to the appropriate finish gate and assist participants at the end of the race to move off the course. Alert first aid provided if the participant appears to need additional assistance. Skills Loud clear voice, outgoing personality. No lifting. Able to walk and stand for about a 3-hour shift.
Timing Team
ay Include Calling out times to runners as they reach mile marks. Recording Times may involve "running" times between locations. Skills – Loud clear voice, attention to detail. Able to walk and stand for a 2–3-hour shift. Understand the importance of accuracy in recording times.
Refreshment Table - End of Race
Set up and restock refreshments. Cut up fruit, mix Gatorade. Follow Covid guidelines. Clean up area after race Skills - Some lifting required, 5-gallon water jugs, boxes of fruit, garbage bags. Able to walk and stand for a 2.5-hour a.m. shift Following Covid-19 guidelines for safe food handling.
Clean Up Crew
Assist in course clean up after the race. Includes picking up signs, cones and course markers, also any event related trash (water cubs, gel packs etc...). Skills, bending, lifting, walking . Carrying trash, signs, may involve pulling a wagon and/or driving a small ATV.
First Aid/ Medical
Assist participants with any medical needs including basic first aid (cuts, heat or cold exposure, sprains etc..) calling 911 as needed. Keeping injured individuals calm. Skills basic first aid and a cell phone/race radio, ability to stay calm in an emergency
Ham Radio Communication Team
Assist with communication along the race course. This may include calling in emergencies, issues with the course, traffic control etc. Must have their own radio.
Parking Attendants
Assist in directing participants and volunteers to the appropriate parking areas. Skills loud voice, understanding of parking area, ability to direct others in a professional and polite manner