Assistant Operational Support - Southwest Region

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.

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.

About the role

Onsite, full-time hourly position located at 201 Spruce Dickinson, TX 77539. Standard working hours are Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm with required availability to work weekend and off-hour events. Event travel and attendance at staff meetings and trainings is required, including overnight stays. During the event season (October through April), this role is expected to be available to work 2-3 weekends per month.

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. The Assistant Operational Support will represent Varsity Brands by demonstration of company core values in driving the highest ethical standards of conduct in all business activities.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Warehouse Manager to support daily operations and inventory management.
• Assist Logistics Coordinators with inventory control, transportation, and supply chain activities.
• Support Event Coordinators and Event Planners with event preparation, organization, and execution.
• Assist Production Coordinators with event logistics, equipment management, and operational readiness.
• Provide customer service and data entry support for registration processes.
• Perform general administrative, clerical, and office support duties.
• Serve in various operational and support roles at events as needed.
• Assist with and, when appropriate, lead event setup, breakdown, and on-site execution activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience in cheer/dance industry a plus.

Skills

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

Physical Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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.