Judging & Talent Critique Member

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.

JOB TYPE: Remote

LOCATION DETAILS: New Jersey

• Estimated Hours: 5 hours per week
• Anticipated Timeframe: January 15 - July 1, 2027

Flexibility to work extended or irregular hours during peak event season.

The pay range: $30/hour

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Judging & Talent Critique Team Member supports the Judging & Talent department in training and evaluating judges across all OneBeat Dance Brands events. This role ensures that judge communications and feedback processes run smoothly throughout the year. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organization, and effective communication with judges and internal teams to maintain high standards of professionalism and event quality

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Feedback & Communication

• Listen to and evaluate judge critique recordings from events throughout the season.
• Write concise, constructive feedback summaries that highlight strengths, opportunities for growth, and actionable next steps.
• Communicate observations in a professional, encouraging, and solution-oriented manner.
• Escalate recurring concerns or exceptional performance to the Judging & Talent leadership team.
• Support a culture of continuous learning by recognizing improvement and reinforcing best practices.

Review & Evaluation

• Assess critiques using established OneBeat Dance Brands judging standards and evaluation rubrics.
• Evaluate judges on communication, professionalism, technical accuracy, educational value, consistency, positivity, and brand alignment.
• Ensure critiques provide meaningful, age-appropriate, and constructive feedback to dancers and teachers.
• Identify trends across multiple judges to help inform future training opportunities.
• Complete evaluations accurately and within established deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Maintain consistency and objectivity when reviewing judges across all brands and events. Collaboration & Administrative Support
• Participate in calibration meetings and training sessions to ensure consistency among critique reviewers.
• Collaborate with the Judging & Talent team on updates to evaluation standards and educational initiatives.
• Maintain organized records of completed evaluations and reviewer notes.
• Assist with special projects related to judge development, education, and talent initiatives as assigned.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of experience in judging dance.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning internal systems (OneBeat Reg, Ramp, etc.).
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a range of team members and talent.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information.

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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.

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!

Eligibility for company-sponsored benefits is determined by scheduled work hours, and the terms of the applicable benefit plans. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary by position and are subject to change in accordance with plan documents and applicable law.

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.