Varsity Brands

Title: Backstage Seasonal Tour Team remote type Remote locations NJ - Ocean Township time type Part time job requisition id JR114300 Job Description: 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. 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: $18.50/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 a Backstage Team Member; The Backstage Team is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the backstage area. Responsibilities for the Backstage Team will vary based on the event. They must build a relationship with all event attendees by being fair, organized, and fun. It is the responsibility of the Backstage Team to keep the show running as smoothly as possible at all times. The Backstage Team is who our clients have the most contact with during the event, hence the importance of developing meaningful relationships with the dancers/studios, conversing with them & most importantly, having fun with the dancer's backstage. It is also the entire Backstage Teams' job to develop relationships with all the teachers, studio directors & prop handlers, and help accommodate special requests, ease nerves, & answer questions. The Backstage Team is responsible for the set-up and breakdown of the stage and backstage area, which may include a Marley floor, backdrop, awards, lights, etc. Once dancers are in the building, the Backstage Team should go into the dressing room to introduce themselves, get familiar with the studio directors, and make any important announcements. During the show, the Backstage Team is responsible for going to and from the dressing room/common areas to get dancers lined up, check in dancers, communicate with all necessary team members, and keep the show running smoothly and on time. They are also responsible for keeping the backstage area clear of any extra people, as well as keeping the stage clear of debris. During the show, the Backstage Team will work closely with studio directors, dancers, and prop-handlers to keep props organized. The Backstage Team is also responsible for setting up and organizing awards at events, as well as passing out awards on stage during the awards ceremonies Responsibilities of this position include: - Assist with event set-up and breakdown, including laying a Marley floor, hanging a backdrop, lighting, awards areas, and backstage organization etc. - Welcome and assist dancers, studio directors, teachers, and other attendees throughout the event. - Ensure all attendees are treated with professionalism, fairness, and positivity. - Maintain organization and communication between backstage areas, dressing rooms, prop handlers, and event directors. - Must have a clear presence backstage and have the ability to be on your feet for long periods of time and move about the backstage and common areas efficiently. - Ensure dancers are checked in backstage and prepared to perform on time. - Help keep backstage areas safe, clean, and free of debris or unnecessary traffic. - Communicate with event director and studios to support smooth transitions throughout the event. - Maintain good communication with team via multiple communication channels via software on iPad, headset, and slack. - Prepare physical awards and organize awards table paperwork, including the labeling and bagging of all awards, pins, medals, trophies, plaques and related materials. - Onstage during awards ceremonies for awards distribution and ensuring all items are handed out correctly. - Restock and organize awards stations and backstage supplies throughout the weekend. - Assist with inventory tracking and reporting for event materials and supplies. - Attend all mandatory trainings 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. #LI-EM1 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.

• Own top-of-funnel sourcing for an assigned specialty area, building and maintaining a consistent pipeline of qualified, engaged candidates. • Partner closely with the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist and/or Talent Advisor who owns full-cycle recruiting for that specialty to understand hiring priorities, role nuances, and target profiles. • Conduct market mapping and passive candidate research specific to the specialty area's talent pools, competitors, and skill sets. • Provide an initial layer of candidate qualification (resume review, basic screening) before handing off to the owning Specialist/Advisor for full-cycle progression. • Serve as a shared sourcing resource across all business roles, flexing support to other specialty areas during volume surges, backfills, or time-sensitive searches. • Create and post requisitions/advertisements and maintain accurate, timely records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). • Build and nurture talent communities/pipelines in the ATS/CRM (e.g., Workday, Phenom) for future and recurring needs. • Represent the company at job fairs, campus events, and other recruiting/branding events as needed. • Act as the sourcing layer that enables Talent Advisors and Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialists to focus on strategic partnership, candidate advisement, and offer/close activities. • Communicate pipeline status, sourcing metrics, and market insights regularly to the Specialist/Advisor and broader Talent Acquisition team. • Collaborate with HR and hiring teams to ensure sourcing approaches align with business goals, diversity objectives, and workforce planning. • Ensure compliance with employment laws, OFCCP/EEO requirements, and internal policies throughout the sourcing process. • Maintain accurate documentation of sourcing activity, candidate dispositions, and source-of-hire data in the ATS. • Support special projects and process-improvement initiatives related to sourcing and talent acquisition.

• Own top-of-funnel sourcing for an assigned specialty area, building and maintaining a consistent pipeline of qualified, engaged candidates. • Partner closely with the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist and/or Talent Advisor who owns full-cycle recruiting for that specialty to understand hiring priorities, role nuances, and target profiles. • Conduct market mapping and passive candidate research specific to the specialty area's talent pools, competitors, and skill sets. • Provide an initial layer of candidate qualification (resume review, basic screening) before handing off to the owning Specialist/Advisor for full-cycle progression. • Serve as a shared sourcing resource across all business roles, flexing support to other specialty areas during volume surges, backfills, or time-sensitive searches. • Create and post requisitions/advertisements and maintain accurate, timely records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). • Build and nurture talent communities/pipelines in the ATS/CRM (e.g., Workday, Phenom) for future and recurring needs. • Represent the company at job fairs, campus events, and other recruiting/branding events as needed. • Act as the sourcing layer that enables Talent Advisors and Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialists to focus on strategic partnership, candidate advisement, and offer/close activities. • Communicate pipeline status, sourcing metrics, and market insights regularly to the Specialist/Advisor and broader Talent Acquisition team. • Collaborate with HR and hiring teams to ensure sourcing approaches align with business goals, diversity objectives, and workforce planning. • Ensure compliance with employment laws, OFCCP/EEO requirements, and internal policies throughout the sourcing process. • Maintain accurate documentation of sourcing activity, candidate dispositions, and source-of-hire data in the ATS. • Support special projects and process-improvement initiatives related to sourcing and talent acquisition.

• Works collaboratively with an Agile product delivery team by participating in user story refinement, writing testing specifications, executing tests, and documenting software defects • Assists in reviewing requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to understand testing requirements • Creates test cases and assists in developing test plans under the guidance of experienced team members • Develops and applies testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs • Performs quality reviews of product specifications to identify gaps and testability concerns • Supports successful deployment of products into the production environment through quality validation • Performs thorough regression testing during regular release cycles • Meets with software and product designers to determine quality assurance parameters • Responds to requests from the design team and management • Assists in analyzing business and technical requirements for testability • Develops test data to support execution of assigned testing activities • Executes functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing activities • Identifies, documents, and validates software defects • Verifies defect resolution and validates fixes prior to release • Collaborates with Product Managers, Engineers, and Designers throughout Agile sprints • Participates in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and release readiness activities • Contributes to continuous improvement of QA standards, tools, and processes • Supports test automation initiatives where applicable • Supports the successful implementation and release of technology solutions by validating functionality, quality, and production readiness

• Partner with Product Managers to define and refine requirements for Yearbook Technology platforms supporting content creation, collaboration, workflow management, e-commerce ordering, production, and fulfillment. • Analyze advisor, student, school, and internal user feedback to identify opportunities for product improvements and operational efficiencies. • Translate business objectives and customer needs into epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria, and development-ready requirements. • Support product roadmap planning by providing business analysis, product insights, and delivery readiness recommendations. • Participate in user acceptance testing and solution validation to ensure delivered functionality meets business and customer expectations. • Develop a strong understanding of yearbook business processes and serve as a subject matter expert for supported product areas. • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to agile delivery practices, requirements management standards, and cross-functional operating models

• Manage registration processes for events, camps, and championships, including data entry, payment processing, and housing assignments. • Respond promptly to inquiries via email and other communication channels. • Coordinate with other departments on registration updates, team changes, and payment statuses. • Ensure compliance with security and confidentiality standards. • Process incoming mail (checks, purchase orders, etc.) and apply payments to accounts. • Handle event closeout tasks, including attendance reconciliation, refunds, chargebacks, and invoicing. • Assist with packing, organizing, and shipping registration materials for events. • Monitor and engage with Q&A platforms (e.g., BAND app) during events. • Book hotel accommodations for seasonal staff as needed. • Support other departments as needed in a collaborative team environment

• Develop and implement a comprehensive venue sourcing strategy that optimizes costs while maintaining the quality and suitability of event locations. • Establish and maintain strong relationships with venue vendors, negotiating favorable terms, and securing the best possible rates and contracts. • Lead by example, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the delivery high-quality results along with presentations to multiple departments and leadership teams. • Work closely with finance and event planning teams to develop budgets and cost estimates for venue procurement, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines. • Conduct market research to identify potential venues that align with event requirements. Evaluate and compare venue options, considering capacity, location, amenities, and accessibility. • Draft and review contracts with venues, including terms, conditions, cancellation policies, and liability agreements. Ensure all contracts comply with legal and organizational standards. • Analyze potential risks associated with selected venues and implement risk mitigation strategies to safeguard event success. • Serves on regional leadership team to collaborate with event operations and management teams to understand event objectives, audience needs, and event logistics to ensure venues meet all necessary requirements. • Advocate for sustainable venue practices and work towards integrating eco-friendly options in venue selection. • Measure and track the performance of venue procurement initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Owns technical design and architecture decisions across the front end and back end for assigned initiatives, from concept through delivery • Leads product concept, design, wireframing, and prototyping for new features and systems • Designs, documents, and builds new systems and enhancements across the full stack, including UI/UX, application logic, and data layer • Designs and implements data models and schemas for relational databases, including Oracle and PostgreSQL • Codes across the front end and back end using the team’s core languages and frameworks (Angular, Java, Node.js, TypeScript) • Leverages AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Codex, Claude, Copilot) to support coding, debugging, refactoring, and documentation • Applies prompt engineering techniques to improve the effectiveness of AI-generated outputs • Reviews, validates, and ensures the quality, security, and performance of both human- and AI-generated code • Identifies opportunities to integrate AI/LLM-powered capabilities into applications and internal tools • Builds and maintains systems in alignment with security best practices (OWASP) and AWS-native security patterns • Coaches, mentors, and conducts code reviews for peers and colleagues across both front-end and back-end disciplines • Owns the handoff of completed work from build to run, ensuring knowledge transfer, documentation, and change management are complete • Contributes to continuous improvement of development processes, including AI-assisted workflows and engineering best practices

• Increase Varsity All Star event revenue for assigned customer accounts by solidifying team participation at events both in and out of customers region • Responsible for cold calling customers in assigned territory to increase revenue at Varsity All Star events and assisting them in the creation of a Varsity Event schedule to meet their specific Program/Team needs. • Stay constantly connected to customers to build trust and gather insight for the future • Promote participation in Varsity All Star end of season events by selling the features and benefits of: The Summit Championships, The Regional Summit, The Youth Summit, The Recreational Summit, The U.S. Finals & The Quest • Provide sales direction and support to Sales and Experience Advisors. • Collaborate closely with regional leadership to develop the regional event schedule.

• Designs, develops, and maintains responsive, accessible front-end applications using Angular, with React experience considered a strong plus • Builds and maintains reusable, well-tested UI components and design-system elements using modern Angular patterns, including Signals • Develops canvas-based, interactive editing experiences for the Yearbook design platform (e.g., drag-and-drop layout, image manipulation); experience with FabricJS is a significant plus • Implements styling and responsive layouts using Tailwind CSS and modern CSS practices • Collaborates with backend engineers to integrate UI components with RESTful APIs and microservices • Implements client-side state management and data-flow patterns (e.g., RxJS, NgRx, or Angular Signals) for complex, interactive UIs • Builds and maintains automated front-end tests (unit, component, and end-to-end) to ensure UI quality and prevent regressions • Implements accessible (WCAG-conformant) UI patterns, partnering with QA and product on accessibility validation • Optimizes front-end performance for rendering-heavy, canvas-based interfaces • Participates in code reviews and mentors junior front-end engineers • Troubleshoots production UI issues and implements fixes • Continuously improves front-end development processes, tooling, and infrastructure