Assistant Operational Support

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE AND BAND

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team and performing arts. 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, and competitions, 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.

This is a Seasonal position, with a tentative assignment duration throughout the end of May, 2025

Summary/Objective 

The Assistant – Operational Support reports to the Operational Supervisor. Event travel and attendance at staff meetings & trainings is required.

The Assistant – Operational Support is an important member of our Varsity All Star Operations Team, providing support to the members of this department and executing additional job functions.  This person should be extremely organized, able to multi-task, and project oriented. 

Essential Job Functions:                                               

• Assist Event Coordinators with the organization of event details.
• Assist Event Planners as they work with Event Coordinators.
• Assist Production Coordinators with event preparation and equipment management.
• Assist Logistics Coordinators with inventory, transportation, supply chain processes.
• Assist Registration with customer service and data entry.

Additional Job Functions:

• General clerical work and office management tasks.
• Serve in a support role at events

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to problem solve under pressure. Familiarity with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suites. High level of customer service acumen. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to interact with various stakeholders. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Physical Demands and/or Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office, warehouse, and event environment. 

In the office, this is largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.  Ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PCs, laptop, and telephone will be required. In the warehouse, physically demanding work may be required.  The ability to often lift heavy items is essential.

During events, the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (five hours plus) is required.  The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message, and email is required.  The ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required.

Travel

Event travel and attendance at staff meetings & trainings is required. Event travel will include overnight stays for events. As part of the event operations team during the event season which runs from October thru April this role is expected to be available to work 2-3 weekends per month.

Education, Certification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience in industry work.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required