09/02/2026
We are Hiring!
Here's some more info on the position. If you are interested, please send me a resume & we can set up a time to talk via Google Meet.
Looking for early risers who are reliable, quick learners for computer skills, able to lift 5-30lbs, walk/run short distances, friendly, flexible, customer service oriented & enjoy athletic competitions.
Position Hiring: Assistant Timer with ability to move up to Primary Timer after 6 months/1 year depending on skill levels learned. Travel to running, triathlon, swim, & bike events throughout the Tri State area (NJ mostly, with some NY & PA).
Pay:
• Timers hired as a contractor (1099 NEC).
• Pay is per race, not per hour & pay period is 1x/month
o A typical 5K lasts between 3.5-4 hours on site not including travel time
o Starting rate is $150/race as Assistant Timer & $200-$250/race as Primary Timer.
o Pay rate based on typical 5K race. If race is over 1 hr away or is a longer distance, pay rate increases by $50-100 depending on the variables.
Seasonal Times:
• Busy months are 2nd half of Apr (depends on Easter), May, Jun, 2nd half of Sep, Oct, Nov.
• Our medium months are 2nd half of Mar, 1st half of Apr, July, 1st Half of Aug, 1st half of Dec.
• Our slower months are Jan, Feb, 1st half of Mar & 2nd half of Dec.
• The only major holidays with no events are Easter & Christmas. Otherwise, the major holidays are typical for races, i.e. New Year’s Day, Valentines Weekend, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day.
• Thanksgiving Day is the busiest day of the whole year.
• ~90% of races are on Sat & Sun. Summertime is typical for weeknight races, but current staff in place to cover these days so this position does not need to be available during the week however this is an option if desired.
• Races typically start between 8am & 10am & onsite arrival is 2-2.5 hours prior to the start. Arrival time onsite is typically between 6am-8am depending on the race with some outliers on both sides.
Locations:
• ~85% of races are based in Northern NJ (if you divide the state in half).
• A few series events in Eastern PA (Newtown, Doylestown, etc).
• Some events as far south as Sea Isle City, Stone Harbor, Atlantic City, etc, but not many.
• A few events in the NYC/Western LI & the Nyack area.
Scheduling:
• Scheduling is done with an online Google Sheet that has all the information for each race in it (location, start time, distance, scoring type, etc.). All information is confirmed before the race so some small changes do happen.
• Scheduling is done in advance & efforts are made to match a timer based on location however that is not always possible.
• Normal travel time to a race is considered 30min-1hr away, closer is always preferred but not always possible.
• No separate reimbursement for travel. Cost of travel is incorporated in pay rate above.
• The number of races worked/scheduled depends on availability. Based on 2022, it ranged from 60 races/year at most for 1 timer down to an average of 20-40 for the others.
• Availability for most weekends especially in the busy months is key.
Technical Capabilities
• Basic Computer understandings such as networks, folder structures, & troubleshooting
• We use specific software that will be taught to you.
• An emphasis on troubleshooting data errors is key. Most scenarios are on-the-job type learning experiences.
• An ability to learn quickly and understand the interconnectedness of the different software and hardware components is key.
Physical Capabilities
• Ability to lift between 5-30lbs. Setting up the timing equipment with the heaviest piece around 30lbs. Think gators, large pelican cases, digital clocks, tripods, etc.
• Dexterity to screw in luer lock cables, usb cables, ethernet cords, power cords, etc.
• Ability to occasionally do a brisk walk/run from the start to the finish.
• Lifting, bending & kneeling to unload the equipment & to set up the timing mats & other equipment.
