Air Force Marathon Race Director

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Air Force Marathon Operation at Wright-Patt AFB.

Serves as the primary point of authority and owner for the planning, execution, and success of the Air Force Marathon (AFM) event, ensuring it meets all strategic, financial, and operational goals.

The position includes paid holidays, leave accrual, participation in Health/Dental and Life Insurance plans, Retirement, 401K and Flexible Benefits plans. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.

Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/29/2026 Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Progressively responsible experience required in events and project management, preferably in the sports and/or entertainment industries, including strong logistical/operational background that provides the knowledge and expertise needed to operate this position at this level.

Experience that equips the incumbent with knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for successful performance of the duties of this position, such as in the areas of advertising, budgeting, management, timekeeping, labor, staffing; an applicable bachelor's degree may be substitute for this experience.

Preferred knowledge of USA Track and Field long distance running rules and regulations. Ability to lead, direct personnel and make resourceful financial decisions.

Preferred knowledge of military protocol and procedures, purchasing and financial accounting methods.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the qualification above. Proficient in word processing software.

Strong attention to details with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously while working under tight deadlines.

Must possess the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision while acting in the best interest of the USAF.

Incumbent must be able to work other than normal duty hours which may include long hours and travel on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Must obtain a Government Motor Vehicle license.

This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a secret clearance.

Employee is required to complete OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports, annually. Major Duties:

Serves as the primary point of authority and owner for the planning, execution, and success of the Air Force Marathon (AFM) event, ensuring it meets all strategic, financial, and operational goals.

Reports to the AFM Programs Director on plans, development, and management of the Air Force Marathon as a flagship status program to culminate in an annual running event, exposition and awards ceremony.

Exercises daily task-oriented direction and provides event-specific priorities to personnel from functional teams for all aspects related to the Air Force Marathon.

Within established guidelines and objectives, develops activities to meet needs of participants while remaining within parameters of funding, facility, equipment and staff support.

Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of on-going marathon/running activities to ascertain where and how the program can be strengthened and improved.

Adheres to monthly, quarterly and annual budget requirements; monitors variances and makes revisions as necessary.

Collaborates with Functional Directors to plan and secure necessary personnel and resources for event execution.

Ensures all donations and support received from sponsorship and applicants are handled in accordance with applicable guidelines.

Leads the coordination efforts and planning associated with all racecourse activities. Directs the marathon Volunteer Program; to plan, recruit, and train approximately 2,000 racecourse volunteers.

Ensures proper volunteer training is conducted. Develops and directs coordination of logistical requirements for racecourse set-up and tear down.

Coordinates transportation requirements; security assistance; and other support operations to include telephone and radio communications, Audio/Visual, Medical Services, Engineering, Public Affairs, Protocol, Safety, and Legal support is complete, and all necessary functional requirements are prepared and in place for marathon events/activities.

Follows all applicable government regulations regarding necessary permits for highway and local road closures.

Responsible for planning and executing all facets of logistics associated with the physical courses to include course design, coordination, scheduling and executing the route according to the official USATF certification.

Responsible for maintaining a month-to-month event timeline/critical calendar. Works with industry race directors and subject matter experts to create, edit, and re-design course routes as necessary.

Primary contact for the Start/Finish line and Festival Area from the initial design to teardown.

Responsible for inventory in warehouse, ordering all event-related materials, and placement of ordered materials.

Works and supports the Events Manager to ensure Expo, Pasta Dinner, Breakfast of Champions, and Post-Race Party are smoothly executed.

Identifies, evaluates, and makes recommendations for required support available. Writes statements or requests of desired proposals.

Organizes and leads special logistics teams with members from various installation organizations, local law enforcement agencies and local Dept of Transportation as well as city and county governments.

Coordinates with AFM Programs Director on contracts by advising, monitoring, and tracking for the best quality and pricing of supplies, equipment and service contracts in support of the marathon, ensuring efforts are accomplished in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

Serve as a marathon publicity/public relations spokesperson. Plans, develops, and ensures implementation of the Air Force marathon marketing plan.

Plans work to be accomplished: sets personal priorities on both work and administrative matters.

Travel to attend local and state marathons and expos, meetings, conferences, and seminars that pertain to running a marathon.

Irregular work hours may be required to represent the Air Force Marathon during marathon, SF 10 Miler, and other related events. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Applicant reviews will be completed weekly or biweekly during this announcement period.

*This vacancy is subject to closing early if qualified applicants have applied.* If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12921413