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Racing Chair Manager

The Racing Chair Manager is responsible for the overall care, safety and maintenance of Team Hoyt Denver’s racing wheelchairs (RWC) on race day. This role ensures that every Rider Athlete has access to a properly maintained, safe and appropriately fitted racing wheelchair for their assigned Team Hoyt Denver races and events.

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 Manager · Race Operations

What the role does.

Racing Chair Manager Responsibilities

  • Work with the Racing Chair Director to get properly trained on the Safety and Maintenance Protocols and adjustment options for each RWC .
  • 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.
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