Staffing & Development Team 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.

WORK TYPE Remote

LOCATION DETAILS Ocean Township, NJ

WORK HOURS  

Monday – Friday, Full Time Team members work 8-hour shifts for 40 hours per week. Shift times may vary, and extra hours may be added to your schedule to ensure we fulfill our commitments to customers.

Peak Season Requirements: January - June

Mandatory overtime will include weekends

Base pay: 50,000/yearly

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.

The Staffing & Development Team Member in the Staffing & Development Department is responsible for managing all aspects of staffing, scheduling, and development for OneBeat’s 350+ seasonal tour team members across multiple brands and event types. This role oversees the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to scheduling, training, and retention, while ensuring tour coverage, team engagement, and alignment with OneBeat’s values and operational goals. The Staffing & Development Team Member works closely with the Operations and Finance teams to maintain seamless event staffing, accurate reporting, and a strong, positive tour team culture.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Staffing & Scheduling

• Help with full-cycle staffing for 350+ seasonal tour team members across all OneBeat brands and events (Regionals, Nationals, Conventions, etc.).
• Manage and continuously update multi-tab scheduling spreadsheets to ensure proper event coverage each weekend.
• Coordinate brand-specific assignments and ensure equitable distribution of events based on performance, availability, and travel logistics.
• Partner with the Operations Department to accommodate tour team travel and availability needs.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Help with recruitment for all tour positions, including job postings, screenings, interviews, and offer communications.
• Draft offer letters and oversee onboarding.
• Develop and maintain onboarding materials and processes.
• Ensure smooth onboarding and setup for all tour team members prior to event season.

Development & Retention

• Help manage staff recognition programs, including DreamTeam Legends and Bonusly (weekly and monthly awards).
• Collect and analyze retention and attrition data to inform staffing strategies and enhance employee satisfaction.
• Conduct pulse surveys to assess engagement and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Help plan and facilitate annual Tour Team Training sessions.

Culture & Communication

• Serve as a point of contact for seasonal staff regarding scheduling, travel, and policy updates.
• Draft and distribute communications related to training, compensation, and event logistics via Slack, Asana, and email.
• Promote OneBeat’s core values across all brands to ensure a positive and consistent employee experience.
• Oversee the design, distribution, and management of Tour Team uniforms.

Operational Support & Reporting

• Develop and maintain staffing metrics and reports, including retention, turnover, brand distribution, and compensation rates.
• Oversee tour team pay rates in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on staffing performance, challenges, and process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to oversee large-scale staffing operations.
• Experience with workflow tools like Asana, Slack, or similar.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across departments and teams.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze staffing trends and make informed recommendations.
• Demonstrated leadership in fostering positive culture, engagement, and retention programs.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of experience in staffing, scheduling, or people operations, preferably in a live events or seasonal workforce environment.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. Repetitive movement of the body is required on a regular basis. The position requires lifting of no less than 15-50 lbs. on a regular basis from floor to waist. Finger and hand dexterity and ability to read text on a screen. Must be able to tolerate working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

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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.