Manager of Ice Casting & Performance

Essential Functions

• Assist the Ice Casting Director in the recruitment and casting of all skaters, acrobats, hosts, and performers for all FEI’s Ice Shows. Responsible for providing on-going feedback once hired through show visits or video review based on overall performance, skating, and technical elements. 
• Maintains existing and develops new relationships and programs within the skating community, while educating them on the opportunities within Feld Entertainment.
• In partnership with Operations and the Ice Casting Director, provide support, mentor, coach, train and identify Performance Directors. Fill in as a Performance Director as required, and work with show staff on performance consistency, onboarding, and HR.
• As part of the Character Development team, facilitate approvals for required ice show characters, and maintain records of which performers have been approved and properly trained.
• Supports the Performance Directors with development of characters and understudies and works in conjunction with them and the creative team when changes to a production are needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of amateur and professional figure skating is essential. At least 3 to 5 years’ experience working with a professional ice show in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of Disney animated & Live-Action films & characters.
• Must have knowledge of and/or membership in professional figure skating organizations or be a participant in the global coaching community.
• Ability to travel globally as required.

Skills & Abilities

• Former professional or amateur skater with extensive knowledge and understanding of ice shows and performance techniques.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Prior experience in management, leadership, coaching, and mentoring with strong interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of PC and/or Mac computers, Excel, and databases.