Karting Manager
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About the Role
Ethara seeks a Karting Manager to lead the Yas Heat Racing karting program. You will oversee driver development, team performance, and operations across IAME and ROTAX championships.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the overall karting program strategy, performance planning, and driver development framework across all categories
- Deliver high level coaching focused on racecraft, technique, mental preparation, and performance enhancement
- Oversee trackside operations, ensuring seamless coordination between drivers, mechanics, and technical staff during testing and race weekends
- Analyze driver data, onboard footage, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
- Work closely with the Technical Manager and mechanics to optimize chassis setup, engine performance, and race day execution
- Develop structured progression pathways for drivers moving through the karting ranks
- Manage race weekend strategy, session planning, driver preparation, and competitive execution
- Ensure compliance with FIA Karting regulations and championship requirements
- Coordinate operational planning, logistics, and scheduling across UAE karting circuits and international events where applicable
- Foster a disciplined, professional, and high performance team culture focused on continuous improvement
Requirements
- Proven experience in karting coaching, driver development, or team management roles
- Strong understanding of competitive kart racing environments within the UAE
- Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
- Technical knowledge of IAME and ROTAX platforms is highly advantageous
- Strong English communication skills; Arabic is a plus
- UAE driving license (Category 3 or Category 5) is an advantage
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About the Role
- Yas Heat Racing – Karting Division is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Karting Manager to lead our growing karting program and drive excellence across all levels of competitive racing.
- This is a unique leadership opportunity for a high performance motorsport professional who combines exceptional coaching ability, technical understanding, and strategic team management.
- You will be responsible for overseeing driver development, team performance, technical coordination, and overall karting operations across IAME and ROTAX championships, supporting drivers from Bambino, Micro, Mini, Junior, and Senior categories.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall karting program strategy, performance planning, and driver development framework across all categories
- Deliver high level coaching focused on racecraft, technique, mental preparation, and performance enhancement
- Oversee trackside operations, ensuring seamless coordination between drivers, mechanics, and technical staff during testing and race weekends
- Analyze driver data, onboard footage, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
- Work closely with the Technical Manager and mechanics to optimize chassis setup, engine performance, and race day execution
- Develop structured progression pathways for drivers moving through the karting ranks
- Manage race weekend strategy, session planning, driver preparation, and competitive execution
- Ensure compliance with FIA Karting regulations and championship requirements
- Coordinate operational planning, logistics, and scheduling across UAE karting circuits and international events where applicable
- Foster a disciplined, professional, and high performance team culture focused on continuous improvement
Job Requirements
- Proven experience in karting coaching, driver development, or team management roles
- Strong understanding of competitive kart racing environments within the UAE
- Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
- Technical knowledge of IAME and ROTAX platforms is highly advantageous
- Strong English communication skills; Arabic is a plus
- UAE driving license (Category 3 or Category 5) is an advantage
Desired Attributes
- Inspirational leader with a passion for developing young racing talent
- Strategic thinker with exceptional race management and decision making skills
- Strong communicator capable of engaging effectively with drivers, technical staff, and stakeholders
- Disciplined, performance driven, and adaptable to the demands of motorsport operations
- Committed to excellence and continuous improvement in a competitive racing environment
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