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Audio Seasonal Tour Team
Varsity BrandsUS - New Jersey
Apply 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 HOURS Thursday – Monday
Seasonal Tour Team
Peak Season Requirements:
- Candidates must be available to work weekends
- Travel from January–June
Base pay: $20.50/hour
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!
One Beat A Varsity Achievement Brand is looking to hire an Audio Team Member, The Audio Team Member is responsible for the flow and energy of the show. The responsibilities of the Audio Team Member may vary based on event. They may be responsible for introducing routines and making announcements throughout the show. In this case, a clear and enthusiastic voice is important, along with comfortability speaking into a microphone. The Audio Team Member is responsible for accurately playing the music during the competition. It is the Audio Team Member's job to set up, breakdown and operate our audio console. The Audio Team Member will work closely with the necessary team members to keep the show running smoothly, efficiently & in the order determined by the Backstage Team. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that audio levels are consistent & smooth across tracks played within all mixes throughout the entire event. Between each dance routine, the Audio Team Member will play music to keep the crowd entertained as provided on company equipment. At certain events, Audio Team Members will be responsible for operating our additional lighting software. As dances enter & exit the stage, they will need to toggle between different lighting cues. The Audio Team Members will be responsible for running a smooth awards ceremony with both audio and, when necessary, lighting from start to finish. Audio Team Members must have basic knowledge & understanding of signal flow, mixing & troubleshooting.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Set up audio equipment and some lighting software.
- Play each entry's music as determined by the Backstage Team.
- Play music from the company provided equipment in-between dance entries.
- Run a smooth awards ceremony.
- Announce entries on a microphone with an enthusiastic and confident tone when needed.
- Toggle between lighting cues for when a dance performs, in-between dances, and for award ceremonies.
- Communicate missing music with on-site directors.
- Problem solves with creative solutions to accommodate each venue.
- Make sure the overall music is smooth & consistent with levels, and any Team Member on the mic is clearly heard at all times.
- Break-down audio equipment and some lighting software.
- Comply with all policies & procedures listed in the employee handbook.
- Adhere to all other duties as 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
- 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.
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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
- 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.