Build Crew

Welcome to Spartan Race! We redefine working hard, playing harder, and being part of the most exhilarating team in endurance sports. Our events, including Spartan®, Tough Mudder®, and DEKA, push individuals and teams beyond their limits. We also offer fitness, health, and nutrition services to transform lives. Join us in breaking boundaries and making the impossible possible.

We are recruiting in the following states: Florida, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah, Arizona, Kentucky, Indiana, Massachusetts, + Alabama. 

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee a team of Spartan staff, local labor, and volunteers in order to construct or assemble obstacles according to Spartan specifications.
• Instruct inexperienced team members concerning the assembly process.
• Ensure crew completes tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Assist in the load-in/load-out phases of event production.
• Load/unload trailers using heavy equipment.
• Operate basic heavy equipment in the process of obstacle construction.
• Proactively address issues as they arise in order to complete assignments within preset time frames.
• Work in poor weather, long hours, and fast-paced challenging conditions.
• Oversee a zone on race course consisting of several obstacles and aid stations.
• Instruct volunteers concerning proper enforcement of obstacle rules.
• Provide support for volunteers in the form of education, food, and any assistance necessary.
• Proactively address and solve problems as they arise.
• Serve as a positive representative of Spartan Race, Inc. and Spartan Race Canada

*This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions, however, it does not restrict other tasks that may be assigned.

• Communicate and speak effectively before groups of volunteers, contractors, or employees.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measuring using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Hands on experience building houses, decks, cabinetry, working with truss or scaffolding, etc.
• Experience overseeing and managing crews.
• Basic computer skills, i.e. Excel, Google Docs, email, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of volunteers, contractors, and employees (read and speak conversational English).
• Willingness and ability to travel 11+ days at a time with approximately 100% travel.
• Frequently works 10-15+ hour days outdoors, in adverse conditions for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrate full range of movement including but not limited to lifting, standing, bending, reaching, twisting, and crawling.
• Occasionally lifts, pushes, pulls, and moves equipment and material weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• Possess a valid drivers license without restrictions; clean driving record.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is preferred but not mandatory.
• Occasionally climb ladders and work off elevated surfaces as well as climb up onto and down from equipment.

Spartan Race is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual on our team. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Spartan Race is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.