Team Hoyt Denver's mission is to champion inclusion in running races and empower athletes of all abilities through the joy of racing, teamwork and the shared thrill of crossing the finish line.
POSITION
Director · Race Operations
What the role does.
General Responsibilities
- Assist in recruiting and retaining 2 Racing Chair Managers
- Maintain an accurate inventory of all THD racing wheelchairs including: model, size, condition, accessories/customizations, etc.
- Create safety and maintenance protocol for each RWC type (Hoyt Blade, Adaptive Star, Baby Jogger and BOB)
- Train new Chair Managers on safety and maintenance protocols and adjustment options for each RWC .
- Work with the Race Manager to assign a Racing Chair Manager to each race ensuring they have important race details, including time to arrive
- Coordinate with Dwayne at Bike Source University Hills to set up drop off and pick up times for racing wheelchairs that need maintenance or repair
- Work with the Cargo Trailer Director to transport RWCs in need of maintenance to/from Dwayne at Bike Source
- Coordinate with Adaptive Star Mobility and any other vendors (BOB, Baby Jogger, etc.) on new racing wheelchair orders
- Communicate with Dwayne on new RWC expected delivery dates
- Work with Dwayne and the Cargo Trailer Director to transfer newly assembled RWCs to the trailer/storage unit
- Maintain a kit of RWC maintenance supplies and replacement parts which is stored in the trailer to include: extra tubes, tire pumps, tools, etc. This kit should include a mobile RWC repair kit for the Chair Manager to take out onto the course should a duo encounter a chair problem on the race course.
- Serve as a Racing Chair Manager for a minimum of 4 races annually
- Keep the list of RWCs updated in the THD Portal
- At the end of the race season, coordinate the annual maintenance and safety inspection of all Team Hoyt Denver RWCs with the Racing Chair Managers, Trailer Director and Dwayne
- Annually review the THD fleet of RWCs and recommend any additional RWCs to purchase
Chair Manager Responsibilities
- Before every race, meet the Trailer Manager at the race when they arrive. Assist in unloading all RWCs.
- Run every RWC through the Safety and Maintenance Protocol onsite before every race and before any THD athletes arrive
- Print out racing chair assignments on template for each rider and place in their chair so Rider Athlete’s and their families know which chair is theirs
- Work with new Rider Athletes and families (as appropriate) to determine the most appropriate chair based on the athlete’s size and individual needs
- Record each new Rider Athlete’s chair preference and any other specific fitting or equipment requirements and note this in their portal record for future races
- Bring a bicycle to the race and be prepared to ride out on the course with the repair kit to meet any Duo that is having a chair issue
- Check RWCs back in after the race, proactively asking each runner if there were any issues or possible maintenance/repair issues they noticed. Pass this information along to the Racing Chair Director.
- Assist the Trailer Manager in loading all the RWCs back into the trailer after a race.