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  • Job Type: Part-Time (Event-Based) 


    About the Role: John's Run/Walk Shop is looking for enthusiastic and hard-working individuals to join our Race Crew! This role offers a unique opportunity to help put on some of the most exciting road running events in our community.

    As a Crew Member, you will work directly under the direction of the Race Director to ensure every event runs smoothly and successfully. It's a fun, fast-paced job with a lot of positivity and a chance to support and connect with the running community.


    What You'll Do:

    • Set up and break down race equipment (e.g., water stops, start/finish lines, signage)

    • Assist with race day packet pick-up and registration

    • Direct racers along the course to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience

    • Help manage race parking logistics

    • Provide general support to race participants and staff


    What You Bring:

    • Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

    • Willingness to follow directions and work efficiently under time constraints

    • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion (preferred, but not a deal breaker!)

    • Dependability and flexibility to work outdoors in varying conditions

    • Excitement to be part of events that celebrate fitness, fun, and community spirit!


    Why This Job is Great:

    • Be part of the energy and excitement of road-running races

    • Connect with the local running community and like-minded individuals

    • Enjoy a fun, rewarding job where no two events are the same

    • Gain valuable experience in event coordination

    • John’s Run/Walk Shop employee discount


    Dates You'll Need to Be Available:

    • March 21-22, 2025

    • April 10-11, 2025

    • May 14-18, 2025

    • June 13-14, 2025

    • July 18-19, 2025

    • August 8-9, 2025

    • August 29-30, 2025

    • October 10-13, 2025

    • Three Saturdays in the summer, date TBD

    If you're ready to have fun, work hard, and help us deliver amazing race day experiences, we'd love to have you on the team! To apply, send your interest and availability to info@johnsrunwalkshop.com. Let’s make race day unforgettable together! 

  • Job Description: We’re looking for mature staff to join our team! A John’s Run/Walk Shop Fit Expert works with customers from the moment they come through the door, to the moment they leave to make sure they have a great experience while visiting our stores, and to ensure that they leave with the best pair of shoes for their feet.

    A great Fit Expert will also be well versed in other running and footwear related products so that we can take a holistic approach to meeting the day-to-day footwear needs of our customers.

    Our best Fit Experts are outgoing, energetic, and enjoy working one-on-one with customers!

    Day-to-Day responsibilities:

    1.) Greet customers and assist them in finding the best products for their footwear and running needs. Extensive paid training with senior staff members is required before being allowed to work with customers one-on-one.

    2.) Opening/closing

    3.) Taking direction from the Floor Manager to help with things like restocking, redesigning the sales floor to merchandise new products, and packet pick-ups

    4.) Ensuring that the stores are tidy and clean.

    Monthly responsibilities:

    1.) Attending monthly staff meeting where we go over goals, and have ongoing training

    Optional work opportunities:

    1.) Attending John’s Striders group runs

    2.) Working as part of our race team to help bring awesome local races to the Central Kentucky area

    3.) Attending health fairs as a representative of John’s Run/Walk Shop to engage attendees and explain what we can help with them in regards to their fitness and health goals.

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO INFO@JOHNSRUNWALKSHOP.COM TO APPLY