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Skinny Raven Sports is Anchorage’s premiere running specialty store, established in 1994. We are a uniquely motivated and sincere team of employees focused on a Customer First philosophy. We seek to provide such a fulfilling experience to every customer that they feel inspired to recommend us to all their friends.
Skinny Raven’s mission is simple: to better the community by helping our customers and staff better their lives.
Floor Associates are responsible for providing A+ customer service. Duties include:
- Greeting all customers in a courteous and conversational manner in-store, on the phone and at events.
- Providing information and connecting customers to appropriate products around the store, events, training groups and community resources.
- Working in a fast-paced environment, serving multiple customers at a given time.
- Performing a gait analysis, using company tools to identify solutions for the customer.
- Fitting customers for footwear, replacement insoles, and performance socks.
- Regularly stocking product on the floor and merchandising as necessary.
- Clean customer-facing areas, including dusting, vacuuming, sanitizing as necessary.
- Lifting cartons of physical inventory, moving displays, climbing stairs regularly.
Additional responsibilities include opening and closing the stores, transferring inventory between two locations, working event weekends and community events.
The ideal Floor Associate:
- Has an eagerness and readiness to help team members and customers – lives by the Golden Rule (Do unto others as you’d have done to you).
- Is kind and inclusive to fellow staff and customers.
- Positively represents Skinny Raven in the community and desires to make Alaska a better place.
- Comes to work on time and accountable to an agreed work schedule.
- Works enthusiastically and contributes to a positive work environment.
- Can accomplish tasks with minimal reminders or supervision.
Required:
- Reliable transportation and clear driving record.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to navigate stairs with up to 40 lbs.
Floor Associate Benefits: Compensation begins at $15/hour. Opportunity pay is available when store-wide metrics and sales goes are achieved. Holiday pay is available for year-round employees. Additional pay, paid time off, and retirement benefits are available to full-time employees after six months of employment.
The Rundown:
As a Kids Running Club Coach, you will assist with running club programs by motivating, encouraging and always providing a safe atmosphere for all participants. You will work with other coaches and the Running Club Coordinator to implement and oversee the youth running program. Our Kids Running Club Coach is comfortable speaking in front of large crowds of children, is friendly and outgoing, and promotes positive social experiences for all participants. You will be a part of dynamic group that builds and maintains meaningful relationships with participants and their family. Joining the Raven Run Club is joining a team and a community that ignites and supports running and fitness through social experiences. We pride ourselves in putting people first and know that what we do each day does not happen anywhere else, for staff, customers or Running Club Participants. We truly believe that running changes everything.
Details:
- Part-time position, Summer 2026
- Sessions run June 8, 2026 – July 30, 2026, see website for locations and time details https://skinnyraven.com/kids-running/
- Pay: Entry Level: Starting at $20/hr
- Sessios start at 10am or 6pm, you are expected to show up 15 mins before and stay until last child is picked up (~11:30am or 7:30pm)
Qualifiers:
- Must be 16 years old or older
- Outgoing, positive and supportive
- Accountable and adaptive
- Works well with children
- Deliver a great social experience for participants by fostering a positive and safe atmosphere
- Collaborative and encouraging
- Willing to go above and beyond when needed
- Communicate professionally with participants, parents, coaches and Running Club Coordinator
- Available June & July
- Will undergo a Background check if 18 years or older
Perks:
- Working outside!
- Flexible summer schedule
- Skinny Raven discount (for the months working)
Position Overview
The Assistant Race Director / Timer supports the Race Director in the planning and execution of running events, with a primary focus on race timing, results accuracy, and race-day operations. This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and essential to delivering a smooth, safe, and professional race experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and permitting events, including concepts, permits, insurance, and registration systems
- Assist with executing race day operations and logistics: venue, course, volunteers
- Assist with setup, testing, and operation of race timing systems
- Ensure accurate start/finish timing and results processing
- Troubleshoot timing and results issues in real time
- Support course setup, start/finish operations, and breakdown
- Prepare bibs, chips, and participant data pre-event
- Assist with packet pickup and participant questions
- Train and support volunteers assigned to timing and finish line duties
- Complete post event processing: results to media, USATF reports, lessons learned
Qualifications
- Experience with endurance events planning, timing, or event operations preferred
- Strong attention to detail and comfort with technology
- Ability to remain calm and organized in fast-paced environments
- On-demand problem solving
- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented communicator
Physical, Schedule, & Other Requirements
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and long event days required
- Ability to read bib numbers and operate computers
- Ability to lift and move equipment (25–60 lbs)
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Posses valid driver’s license
Compensation & Perks
- Competitive hourly or per-event pay
- Training provided
- Free or discounted race entries and event gear
Position Overview
Event Assistants support the setup, execution, and breakdown of running events. This is a hands-on role focused on event logistics, bib pickup, and race-day prep & support. It’s ideal for someone looking for flexible evening and weekend work who enjoys being active, working with people, and being part of a fun, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with event setup and teardown (tents, tables, signage, cones, barricades)
- Load, unload, and organize event equipment
- Staff bib pickup and distribute race materials
- Answer basic participant questions and provide friendly customer service
- Support start/finish areas, aid stations, or course operations as assigned
- Help keep event sites clean, organized, and safe
Who Should Apply
This role is a great fit for:
- Someone looking for flexible evening and weekend work
- Students, teachers, or seasonal workers
- Runners or people who enjoy active, outdoor work
- Anyone seeking supplemental income in a positive, community-focused environment
- People who are dependable, upbeat, and enjoy working as part of a team
- No prior event experience required—training is provided.
Physical, Schedule, & Other Requirements
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and long event days required
- Ability to read bib numbers and operate computers
- Ability to lift and move equipment (25–60 lbs)
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to arrive on time to varying work locations
Compensation & Perks
- Competitive hourly or per-event pay
- Training provided
- Free or discounted race entries and event gear
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