Nascar Race Team Jobs and Careers (Part 2)

With this post we conclude the posting of many of the jobs that make up a Professional Racing Organization within the Nascar Nextel Cup Series.

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Network Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintenance and Reconfiguration of Computer Networks and Stations
· Analysis of New Computer Equipment for Future Team Use
· Supervision of Team's Internet Activities and Web Sites

Operations Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Supervising Team Operations
· Coordination Between Team Travel, Accounting, Expediting and Computer Personnel

Painter
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Applying paint and finishing products
· Final preparation of paint work for graphics
· Maintenance of paint booth and supplies

Parts Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintenance of Parts Inventory and Replenishment
· Cost Control of Parts and Supplies
· Rotation of Consumables and Perishables
· Analysis of New Products
· Coordination with Parts Suppliers
· Setting Inventory Stock Levels


Parts Specialist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Parts Department Maintenance and Parts Stocking
· Pulling Parts for Disbursement
· Preparing Requirements Lists Against Stocking Levels

Pilot
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Pre-Flight Planning
· Aircraft Maintenance Scheduling
· Preparing Aircraft Expense Summaries to Bookkeeper
· Flying Aircraft to Events as Needed
· Advising Team Manager on Flight and Flight Personnel Constraints

Public Relations
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Preparation of Team Press Releases
· Liaison with Press Personnel
· Advising Team Manager on Consequences of Public Activities

Purchasing Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Purchasing Parts and Services at the Best Price and Convenience to the Team
· Assisting Parts Manager and Crew Chief in Maintaining Inventories
· Maintaining Good Relations with Suppliers


Secretary
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Preparation of Team Correspondence
· Response to Fan and Sponsor Inquiries
· Maintenance of Office Supply Inventories

Shock Specialist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Preparation of Shock Absorber Valving
· Maintenance of Shock Absorbers
· Documentation of Shock Preparation
· Testing Shock Absorbers on Shock Dyno and Matching Performance

Security Officer
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Ensuring Team Property is Secured and Protected
· Protecting Team Personnel from Assaults and Threats
· Supervision of Team Safety
· Liaison with Local Law Enforcement
· Discreet Investigation of Security Issues with Visitors and Personnel

Shop Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Supervision of Car Preparation
· Maintenance of Car Prep Scheduling and Budgets
· Advising Parts Manager of upcoming Parts Requirements


Show Car Coordinator
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Coordinating Show Car Requests
· Supervising Show Car Driver Activities
· Compiling Show Car Program Expenses to Bookkeeper

Show Car Driver
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Traveling with Show Car to Scheduled Events
· Security Management of Show Car Rig
· Washing and Presentation of Show Car Transporter
· Attending Show Events and Interfacing with Show Visitors
· Distribution of Team Materials and Sponsor Hand-outs at Show Events
· Compiling Expenses to Show Car Coordinator
Qualifications:
· Willingness to travel extensively
· Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
· May require marketing skills

Sponsor Coordinator
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Responding to Inquiries from and about Sponsors
· Compiling Requests for Submission for Scheduling

Sponsor Representative
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Analysis of Team's performance in Representing Sponsor
· Coordinating Supplies of Sponsor's Materials for Team Distribution
· Maintaining Good Relations with Team

Spotter
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintenance of Spotter Radios and Supplies
· Advice to Driver during Competition
· Advice to Crew Chief on Tactics
· Coordinating Deals between Teams during Competition

Team Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Ultimate Responsibility for the Performance of the Team
· Driver Management
· Monitoring and Directing Schedule Performance

Team Owner
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Securing Funding to Permit Team Operations
· Monitoring Driver Performance
· Sponsor Search Management and Sponsor Relations


Tear-Down Specialist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Disassembly of Race Cars after Usage
· Preparation of Tear-down Documentation and Measurements
· Through Cleaning of Chassis and Components

Test Team Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Supervision of Test Team
· Setting Test Team Schedule Based on Requests for Development

Tire Specialist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Preparation of Wheels
· Securing Tire assemblies Before Use
· Inspection and Organization of Tires Into Sets By Size
· Management of Tire Sets on Instruction From Crew Chief
· Inspection of Tires After Use
· Securing Tires After Event
· Maintenance and Stocking of Tire Equipment and Supplies

Track Engine Tuner
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· General Maintenance of Engines At Track
· Inspecting and Changing Valve Springs
· Inspection and Maintenance of Carburetors
· Maintenance and Stocking of Engine Spares on Transporter
· Post-Race Inspection and Tech Tear-down

Transport Driver
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Driving transporter to events
· Cleaning and parking transporter
· Supervision of transporter loading and stocking
· Management of at-track crew refreshments

Travel Coordinator
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Securing Reservations for Lodging and General Travel for Team Members
· Preparing Itineraries for Events
· Advising Bookkeeper of Per Diem Requirements for Later Dispersal
· Follow-up Auditing of Travel Details for Accounting

Welder
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· General Welding
· Maintenance of Welding Equipment and Supplies


Thank you

Doug