Job Title: USRowing Timing Contractor

Reports to: Director of Competition & Competition Associate

Location: Travel to regional and national championship regattas is required.

Job Type: Independent Contractor Position

About USRowing:

USRowing is a nonprofit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States. The organization’s mission is to steward, strengthen, and grow American rowing by championing performance and igniting new passion for the sport.

USRowing selects, trains, and manages the teams that represent the U.S. in international competition. The organization serves multiple constituencies including novice learn-to-rowers, parents of rowers, masters rowers, adaptive rowers, collegiate rowers, indoor rowers and, most recently, coastal rowers.

We are focused on growing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the sport of rowing on a national scale, on increasing support for our national team programs, and providing additional benefits and value to our over 77,000 individual members and 1,430 rowing organizations.

Job Summary:

USRowing seeks multiple candidates who are interested in being a USRowing Timing Contractor for the 2025 regatta season. USRowing is partnering with Time-Team as our official domestic timing partner for the upcoming regatta season.

Time-Team is a regatta management systems & software company that provides a full-service regatta package including timing software and equipment, broadcast video-graphics, and both in-person and remote customer support. Time-Team is focused exclusively on user-friendly, reliable, and extensible timing operations for the rowing world.  

USRowing Timing Contractors will be the USRowing on-site points-of-contact leading all timing operations at selected regattas. Each contractor will travel to a select regatta, be in charge of setting up the timing equipment (FinishLynx Camera, timing tablets, timing computer, etc.), instructing the referees and volunteers on their duties that contribute to the overall timing of the regatta, and running the full timing operation at the regatta.

USRowing Timing Contractors will have direct access to Time-Team system training in advance along with real-time virtual support from Time-Team throughout regattas. Timing contractors will also be provided with access to a FinishLynx training manual as part of their onboarding process. This guide covers all aspects of operating the FinishLynx camera system. The manual will serve as both an initial training tool and an ongoing resource throughout the season.

Select Regattas:

USRowing Timing Contractor opportunities are available for the following 2025 regattas:

• May 2-4, 2025 USRowing Southwest Youth Championships
  • Location: Gold River, Calif. | Positions available: Two (2)  

• May 2-4, 2025 - USRowing Central Youth Championships
  • Location: Oklahoma City, Okla. | Positions available: Two (2)

• May 10-11, 2025 - Mid-Atlantic Youth Championships
  • Location: West Windsor, N.J. | Positions available: Two (2)

• May 10-11, 2025 - USRowing Southeast Youth Championships
  • Location: Gainesville, Ga. | Positions available: Two (2)

• May 16-18, 2025 - USRowing Northwest Youth Championships
  • Location: Vancouver, Wash. | Positions available: Two (2)

• May 17-18, 2025 - USRowing Northeast Youth Championships
  • Location: Lowell, Mass. | Positions available: Two (2)

• June 12-15, 2025 - USRowing Youth National Championships
  • Location: Sarasota, Fla. | Positions available: Three (3)

• June 16-18, 2025 - USRowing Youth Beach Sprints National Championships
  • Location: Sarasota, Fla. | Positions Available: Two (2)

• June 20-22, 2025 - USRowing Northwest Masters Regional Championships
  • Location: Lowell, Ore. | Positions available: Two (2)

• June 21-22, 2025 - USRowing Southeast Masters Regional Championships
  • Location: Aiken, S.C. | Positions available: Two (2)

• June 21-22, 2025 - USRowing Southwest Masters Regional Championships
  • Location: Chula Vista, Calif. | Positions available: Two (2)

• July 12-20, 2025 - USRowing RowFest National Championships
  • Location: Ann Arbor, Mich. | Positions available: Three (3)

Key Responsibilities:

• Timing Platform and Equipment Training
  • Engage in platform training of the Time-Team system in the weeks prior to the select regatta.
  • Become an expert of the Time-Team system to assist the Regatta Director with all timing system operations.
  • Engage in platform training of the FinishLynx system in the weeks prior to the select regatta.
  • Become an expert in the FinishLynx camera system to assist the Regatta Director with all timing system operations.

• Equipment and System Set Up
  • Understand and execute set up of the FinishLynx cameras, timing tablets, and timing computers for race day operations. This includes calibrating the equipment, testing for accuracy, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise during setup or operation.
  • Assist the Regatta Director in setting up and editing the race schedule for the select regatta.

• Timing of Regatta on Race Day
  • Set up and distribute all timing equipment to the needed parties before the regatta starts.
  • Run a test of all timing equipment prior to the start of the regatta.
  • Before the regatta starts, lead the morning training session for volunteers and referees as needed.
  • Execute the full timing operation of the regatta.
  • Work with the virtual support Time-Team representative as needed throughout the regatta.
  • Assist the Regatta Director with schedule, progression, etc. changes throughout the regatta.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in working with computers with ability to learn a new software system quickly and efficiently.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high intensity environment, simultaneously prioritizing attention to detail, and emphasizing precision and accuracy. Experience working in collaborative work environments, adept at multitasking and effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Base understanding of the sport of rowing is preferred.
• Travel is required for the select regatta(s) that the candidate works. Travel will take place 1-2 days before the regatta starts, and one day after the last regatta day.

Compensation: $250 per race day. [Independent Contractor Position]

• USRowing will provide agreed upon travel and lodging accommodations to all timers for USRowing Regional and National Championship events. Air travel and accommodations will be covered by USRowing. Mileage will be reimbursed at the 2025 IRS standard mileage rate. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to timers on-site each day of competition.

USRowing Values:  

USRowing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We are committed to growing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sport of rowing and believe that work begins in our own space. We believe diversity makes us stronger and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences to apply to join our team.