About the role
VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK
For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.
WORK TYPE Remote
LOCATION DETAILS NJ - Ocean Township
WORK HOURSThursday – Monday
Seasonal Tour Team
Peak Season Requirements:
Candidates must be available to work weekends
Travel from January–June
Base Pay: $18.50 – $20.50 depending on role
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
When passion, courage, and craftsmanship are put into something, positive things will happen. OneBeat Dance Brands produces the most exciting, high-energy, innovative events in the dance industry. We are a growing family of brands dedicated to creating the best experience possible for our dancers, teachers, and attendees.
Our brands currently include Beyond the Stars, Groove, Breakout, and Reverb! Collectively, we host over 200 regional dance competitions, 9 national finals, and 13 fall dance conventions per season. Join us and become a part of the energy and excitement of OneBeat!
Responsibilities vary based on position:
Content and Tech Coordinator: responsible for managing the media captured by the Photographer and Videographer and creating content for social media.
Backstage: responsible for coordinating all aspects of the backstage area. Responsibilities will vary based on the event.
Merchandise: responsible for selling merchandise, program booklets, and other items that are available at the merchandise booth for the duration of our events.
Photographers: responsible for capturing our events through the camera lens. They will photograph every dance that crosses the stage using the provided stationary Canon DSLR camera.
Audio Team Member: responsible for the flow and energy of the show. The responsibilities of the Audio Team Member may vary based on event
ScoreKeeper: responsible of the scorekeeper to keep the show running smoothly by maintaining the performance order as per the stage manager's' instructions, while also communicating any changes to the audio technician.
Tabulator: responsible to keep the show running smoothly by maintaining the performance order as per the stage manager's' instructions, while also communicating any changes to the audio technician.
Videographers: responsible for capturing our events through the camera lenses, recording videos of each dance that crosses our stage, using the provided stationary HDR Pro Camcorder. Additional responsibilities include operating a switcher with multiple inputs and setting up livestream for the weekend.
Assist with event set-up and breakdown
Attend all mandatory training and team meetings.
Follow all company policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook.
Adhere to any additional duties assigned by the event director or designee.
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Must be 18 years or older
Ability to work long event days (8–16 hours)
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to lift 30–50 lbs (event equipment, merchandise bins, staging materials)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Previous event dance industry experience preferred but not required
Ability to work weekends (Thursday–Monday) and travel from January–June.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Comfortable working in loud, dynamic and fast-paced environments.
Flexibility and adaptability in responding to shifting event needs.
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE
HS Diploma or GED (required)
Previous event dance industry experience preferred but not required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.
OUR VALUES
Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.
OUR BENEFITS
We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:
Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
Wellbeing Program
401(k) plan with company matching
Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
Varsity Brands Ownership Program
Employee Resource Groups
Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
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