[Hiring] Judging & Talent Critique Team Member @Varsity Brands

Role Description

The Judging & Talent Critique Team Member supports the Judging & Talent department in training and evaluating judges across all OneBeat Dance Brands events. This role ensures that judge communications and feedback processes run smoothly throughout the year. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organization, and effective communication with judges and internal teams to maintain high standards of professionalism and event quality.

What You Will Do

• Feedback & Communication
  • Listen to and evaluate judge critique recordings from events throughout the season.
  • Write concise, constructive feedback summaries that highlight strengths, opportunities for growth, and actionable next steps.
  • Communicate observations in a professional, encouraging, and solution-oriented manner.
  • Escalate recurring concerns or exceptional performance to the Judging & Talent leadership team.
  • Support a culture of continuous learning by recognizing improvement and reinforcing best practices.
• Review & Evaluation
  • Assess critiques using established OneBeat Dance Brands judging standards and evaluation rubrics.
  • Evaluate judges on communication, professionalism, technical accuracy, educational value, consistency, positivity, and brand alignment.
  • Ensure critiques provide meaningful, age-appropriate, and constructive feedback to dancers and teachers.
  • Identify trends across multiple judges to help inform future training opportunities.
  • Complete evaluations accurately and within established deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in judging dance.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning internal systems (OneBeat Reg, Ramp, etc.).
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a range of team members and talent.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information.

Requirements

• Maintain consistency and objectivity when reviewing judges across all brands and events.
• Participate in calibration meetings and training sessions to ensure consistency among critique reviewers.
• Collaborate with the Judging & Talent team on updates to evaluation standards and educational initiatives.
• Maintain organized records of completed evaluations and reviewer notes.
• Assist with special projects related to judge development, education, and talent initiatives as assigned.

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!