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.
TERRITORY DETAILS: West Region
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: At least 30% travel and weekend work are required throughout the year and overnight travel is expected. Employee needs to be available for two to three weekends per month during competition season (November through May).
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
As a member of the Scoring and Judging team, the USA Scoring Specialist enhances the company’s competition/event department through coordinating the Training and Education of the USA Score Sheets and scheduling of judges for USA Competitions.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Work with the scoring committee on changes to deduction system, rules and score sheets for HS and College
- Work with curriculum on camps to make sure accurate information is in summer manuals.
- Work with curriculum on camp products/content to be consistent across camps and competitions.
- Create all scoring related documents.
- Handle Coaches training and scoring support throughout the season
- Customer questions regarding scoring
- On-site scoring questions at select USA regional events – including Championships
- Communicate with all scoring coordinators in all Legacy Brands updates and changes.
- Creates Judges and Coaches Training/Curriculum
- Selecting and securing judges for school regional competitions
- Including onboarding, compliance, scheduling and payment
- Works closely with the Varsity Regional offices to ensure the proper number of judging panels are supplied for each coordinated event
- Confirms judges, secure travel arrangements and approve payments
- Follows up with judges post event that need additional training based on knowledge-based issues
- Suspends low performance judges based on lack of knowledge, behavior, or any other professionalism issues
- Performs Judges Evaluations at the end of the season
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the Judges
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- General knowledge of Cheer and Dance scoring
- Attention to detail, ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines
- Self-motivated; ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to lead, develop and motivate others to reach their full potential
- Ability to manage budgets
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and team members
- Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point required
- Other duties assigned
Success Indicators:
- Superior problem-solving abilities, solid judgement
- Excellent organizational, communication
- High level of initiative and attention to detail
- Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities and workload requirements
Supervisory Responsibility
- This job does not require any full-time supervisory roles, however, will supervise staff and judges on site at USA, as well as other Varsity competitions.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in events/competitions
- Proven ability leading a team with demonstrated business results
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS Windows and MS Office 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.
- This job operates in a professional office environment and on location at events.
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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
- 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.
