Operations Assistant, Training & Education

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE AND BAND

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team and performing arts. 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, and competitions, 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: Part-Time/Seasonal

LOCATION DETAILS: Remote

WORK HOURS:  20hrs/wk

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Less than 10%

BASE PAY RATE: $12hr-$15    

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As the Varsity Spirit Training and Education Operations Assistant, you will own various Training and Education projects, assist with the instructional staff camp training process, posting and communicating with instructional staff, and event and travel planning. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual who is pursuing a degree in event planning, logistics or business/communications with knowledge about the cheerleading and dance industry.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Partner with the staffing team to effectively staff summer camps  
• Assist in staff communication and expectations on events including, but not limited to, camps, clinics, events, and competitions
• Daily organization and communication of instructional staff travel to and from camps, clinics, events, and competitions.
• Monitor proper setup for Home Camp hotels
• Assist and book travel to and from camp location
• Assist in staff ratio organization for camps
• Assist in planning and execution of Summer Camp Operations training
• Send staff materials necessary to organize and carry out assigned events.
• Assist in monitoring camp enrollment fluctuation and adjust instructional staff accordingly.
• Evaluate instructional staff performance and review end of summer survey data  

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Proactive planning & presentation skills to create strategic business objectives
• Must be available some nights and weekends
• Accountability and follow through to meet business objectives and lead a team
• High-level of professionalism and business acumen
• Time management and organization skills to prioritize multiple tasks/projects
• Excellent written, email, & verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Teambuilding/people development orientation to build and retain strong relationships & teams
• Ability to anticipate problems and create effective solutions

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Educational Requirements: Pursuing a degree in Business, Education, Communications, Event Planning, Logistics, or related field preferred, but not required
• Expertise:  Cheer or Dance experience preferred
• Tools: Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.  

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; drive, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

During events, the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (5 hours plus) is required. The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message and email is required. The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required.

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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.