Equipment Manager - Volunteer

Role Overview

The Equipment Manager plays a key role in the race as he/she is responsible for organizing, restocking, dispensing and monitoring all required equipment for Whitehorse, Carmacks and Dawson. This person needs to be well organized and a good communicator as many coordinators depend upon the Equipment Manager for their supplies.

Responsibilities

-Make a plan with the coordinators about what equipment is needed on what days. Arrange most efficient means of getting equipment where it needs to be with coordinators and other parties involved.
-Transport supplies around Whitehorse, for pre-race events as needed. Carmacks and Dawson to designated locations as needed
-Prepare for Race Day: direct loading of all equipment bound for Start Line, Carmacks, Tatchun Creek, Dawson and any other locations as needed
-Pick up merchandise
During the Race:
-Early Wednesday morning: take equipment requested to the Start Line and assist with unloading/set up where necessary.
-Wednesday after race has started: drive to Carmacks and unload requested gear
-Thursday morning – deliver equipment to Tatchun Creek, if needed then return to Carmacks
-Friday morning – load Carmacks checkpoint equipment and merch – drive to Dawson City – unload necessary equipment
-Sunday – provide equipment where necessary and return to Whitehorse
Post Race:
-Unload gear to dry, inspect, repair, replace, inventory, dispose of and store (with the assistance of other volunteers)
– return vehicle

Experience and Skills

-Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record
-Able to lift heavy equipment
-Excellent organization skills
-Punctual and reliable

Estimated Time Commitment

Pre Race: Race Operations Meetings May 12, 26, and June 9, 1.5 hours each
Storage Orientation 1 hour
Race Week June 15-21, 2026 Events in Whitehorse, driving to Carmacks then driving to Dawson City and return, 30 hours
Return from Dawson, return items, clean, repair store equipment 15 hours.

Volunteer Recognition or Benefits

Volunteer Appreciation Event, T-shirt, chance to win prizes, and gifted coupons. A chance to meet amazing paddlers from around the world (15 countries) and ever enthusiastic volunteers!

Minimum Age

21

Additional Screening or Clearance

None

Contact Person

Cynthia (Cyd) Onions, Volunteer Coordinator