The Carmacks Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the general operation of this mandatory 10 hour layover and checkpoint at the Coal Mine Campground. It is a vital position that requires one to be effective in organizing others, to multitask and to address any issues that arise. It includes set up and take down, volunteer rorientation and check in, and being available to answer any questions from numerous people.
-Attend race operations in the six weeks prior to the race and any training sessions
-Meet with volunteer leads one week before the race (Dock Crew, Gear Check, Boat Wrangling, Merchandise, Medical)
-Inventory supplies for Carmacks at least two weeks before the race, allowing time for any repairs or purchase of new materials
-Review and print necessary forms and any applicable administrative paperwork
-Ensure all necessary equipment is in the equipment trailer bound for Carmacks
Set up:
-Arrive in Carmacks early Wednesday to secure Checkpoint area
-Identify work areas and liaise with Coalmine Campground Manager
-Meet with volunteers for orientation, check in, hand out any necessary equipment
-Be available to oversee and/or answer questions from volunteers, the general public, spectators, paddlers, and safety boat operators
-Address any issues or problems as they arise
-Check in with the Communications Centre once per hour
-Assist with and oversee take down
-Complete a final report and submit to the Volunteer Coordinator
-Ideally has volunteered in a YRQ volunteer role previously, and if it was in Carmacks that is a huge bonus.
-Excellent communication skills
-Basic computer skills are helpful
-Available to reply to correspondence in a timely manner
-Able to multitask
-Ability to effectively manage issues as they arise
-Excellent organization skills
-Writing skills an asset for completing the final repor
10 hours prior to race time.
Full time in Carmacks June 17 to 19
Volunteer Appreciation Event, T-shirt, chance to win prizes, gifted coupons. Opportunity to meet amazing paddlers from all over the world (15 countries) and ever enthusiastic volunteers.
Cynthia (Cyd) Onions, Volunteer Coordinator
