Race Organization Director

Quick Facts

Role: Race Organization Director (Navy Race Organization)

Races: Navy Marquee Run; Coronado Bay Bridge Run (with intent to expand to national notoriety and international participation; expected 30,000+ participants).

Work split: ~75% race/event duties; ~25% supervisory duties.

Description

The Race Organization Director leads and executes all activities of the Navy Race Organization. You will plan, promote, budget, contract, and run major road races end-to-end—covering safety/security, public permissions, race-day operations, and post-event restoration—while serving as a subject matter expert on road racing rules and standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and execute all Navy Race Organization activities.
• Maintain liaison with national and international running communities and the sporting industry.
• Advise Navy commanders and support personnel on road racing standards using RRCA, USATF, and AIMS guidelines.
• Manage multi-million-dollar budgets and lead strategic/functional planning.
• Develop and implement annual registration, marketing, and sponsorship plans to drive participation and visibility.
• Review scopes of work and approve purchase agreements that support contract development for special events.
• Secure corporate sponsorships to maximize cost avoidance and ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Coordinate safety, security, and force protection with law enforcement and first responders.
• Negotiate public right-of-way permissions, public permits, and support agreements with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Oversee negotiation of agency fees/support costs and ensure prompt payment for services.
• Develop NRO policies and publish operations plans/orders, bulletins, and Navy-wide traffic messaging.
• Oversee race-day setup and ensure compliant execution; ensure impacted areas are cleaned and restored.
• Coordinate Navy MWR communications, media interviews, and national press coverage.
• Maintain community relations through public appearances and stakeholder dialogue.
• Analyze trends using historical and current data to forecast future requirements.
• Assist with transportation of staff/volunteers and event equipment as needed.
• Produce races and activities year-round according to governing rules, regulations, industry standards, and ethics.

Supervisory Duties

• Direct work for NAF/APF staff (up to six personnel) and act as rating official.
• Provide second-level supervision for up to 50 NAF/APF employees and act as Senior Rating Official.
• Assign work, conduct annual performance reviews, participate in staffing decisions, and ensure staff training.

Requirements

• Available and accessible at various hours, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Ability to complete a background investigation using fingerprint identification and background inquiry forms.
• Successful completion of E-Verify employment verification.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• Submit OGE Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report) on entry and annually.
• At least five years of specialized experience planning, coordinating, and executing large-scale race/running events and activities.

Benefits

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