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:Full time, Exempt
LOCATION DETAILS: Dickinson, TX or Farmers Branch, TX.
WORK HOURS: Hybrid Work Schedule (Monday-Thursday 8-5 In Office.Friday 8-5 Work from Home + travel). Remote work arrangements may be considered based on business needs and candidate qualifications.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:Event travel and attendance at staff meetings &trainingisrequired. Event travel will include overnight stays for events. Anticipate being available 2-3 weekends per month during event season (October-June).
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
The Event Planner is an important member of our Varsity All Star Regional Operations team,ultimately responsiblefor ensuring that their region achieves goals in various areas of operationalefficiencies. This person should be analytical, organized, andprocess-driven.
TheEvent PlannerwillrepresentVarsity Brands by demonstration of company core values in driving the highest ethical standards of conduct in all business activities.
Coordinate all travel and lodging arrangements for event personnel, including staff, judges, and other event support roles, for camps, competitions, and related events.
Serve as the primary point of contact for event timekeeping and payroll administration, ensuringaccurate, compliant, andtimelyprocessing of employee compensation.
Monitor staffing hours, schedules, overtime, and meal/rest break compliance, proactivelyidentifyingand addressing potential labor and wage-and-hour risks.
Audit timecards and payroll records, investigate discrepancies, resolve missedpunchesand payroll exceptions, and ensure all corrections are completed prior to payroll deadlines.
Partner with event leadership and managers to support timecard approvals, documentation, labor budget adherence, and compliance with company timekeeping policies and procedures.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge ofSalesForce, UKG, Workday, Varsity University LMS, and Concur including how to pull reports and input data.
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 notparticipatingin aneventthis joboperatesin a professional office environment.Largely asedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on astoolas necessary. Ability to sit or stand forlong periodsthrough meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will berequired.
Duringeventsthe ability to stand and walk forlong periodsof time (5 hours plus) isrequired. The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkietalkie, textmessageand email isrequired. The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. isrequired.
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.
