Varsity Spirit
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Varsity Spirit . 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 cheerleading, dance teams, performing arts and yearbook. With safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership at focus, 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. Work type:
Full Time, Exempt.
Location:
Hybrid in Farmers Branch, Texas, or Memphis, Tennessee.
Travel:
Frequent travel will be required in this role. How You Will Make an Impact
The College Program Director is responsible for the coordination, leadership, and execution of all UCA & UDA College Summer Camps, ensuring memorable and impactful experiences for athletes, coaches, and administrators. The Director will drive the success of the college camp program through the development of best practices, policies, and standards that elevate the collegiate cheer and dance experience. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and organized professional with proven experience in managing programs, meeting deadlines, and collaborating across departments. Previous experience in collegiate cheer or dance coaching is preferred. What You Will Do
Manage all camp details, including schedules, setup, logistics, and coaches’ training. Coordinate with University Relations to confirm UCA/UDA College Summer Camp dates, locations, and contracts. Prepare and distribute camp information to customers in a timely and professional manner. Travel to and serve as on-site leader for key College Camps. Identify, recruit, select, and schedule college staff in partnership with the UCA & UDA Staffing Team. Coordinate travel arrangements for college staff to assigned camp locations. Build and maintain strong relationships with college coaches, ensuring open and regular communication. Create and lead structured feedback groups for college coaches and athletes to enhance program quality. Collaborate with Curriculum Director/Brand Manager on curriculum design & program development. Assist with UCA & UDA College National Championship events. Assist with judges’ training and education initiatives. Partner closely with Marketing, Sales, and Operations teams to align strategies and drive success. Manage and monitor the college camp budget, ensuring alignment with financial goals. Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong knowledge of collegiate cheer and dance rules, standards, and regulations. Demonstrated ability to foster a positive, achievement-oriented environment. High level of professionalism and accountability. Excellent time management and organizational skills to balance multiple projects. Excellent verbal, written, and email communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on team building and relationship management. Ability to travel frequently and work evenings/weekends as required. Passionate commitment to enhancing the student-athlete and coach experience. Education/Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Communications, or related field preferred (not required). Experience: Cheer or dance industry experience required; collegiate coaching experience strongly preferred. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required. Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM tools, as well as AS400 systems, preferred. Physical Requirements
This role operates primarily in a professional office environment. Responsibilities are approximately 60% sedentary and 40% active, with participation in training and education activities as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. Benefits & Values
At Varsity Brands, 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 Time Off & Paid Holidays Varsity Brands Ownership Program Employee Resource Groups 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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Join to apply for the
UCA/UDA College Program Director
role at
Varsity Spirit . 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 cheerleading, dance teams, performing arts and yearbook. With safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership at focus, 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. Work type:
Full Time, Exempt.
Location:
Hybrid in Farmers Branch, Texas, or Memphis, Tennessee.
Travel:
Frequent travel will be required in this role. How You Will Make an Impact
The College Program Director is responsible for the coordination, leadership, and execution of all UCA & UDA College Summer Camps, ensuring memorable and impactful experiences for athletes, coaches, and administrators. The Director will drive the success of the college camp program through the development of best practices, policies, and standards that elevate the collegiate cheer and dance experience. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and organized professional with proven experience in managing programs, meeting deadlines, and collaborating across departments. Previous experience in collegiate cheer or dance coaching is preferred. What You Will Do
Manage all camp details, including schedules, setup, logistics, and coaches’ training. Coordinate with University Relations to confirm UCA/UDA College Summer Camp dates, locations, and contracts. Prepare and distribute camp information to customers in a timely and professional manner. Travel to and serve as on-site leader for key College Camps. Identify, recruit, select, and schedule college staff in partnership with the UCA & UDA Staffing Team. Coordinate travel arrangements for college staff to assigned camp locations. Build and maintain strong relationships with college coaches, ensuring open and regular communication. Create and lead structured feedback groups for college coaches and athletes to enhance program quality. Collaborate with Curriculum Director/Brand Manager on curriculum design & program development. Assist with UCA & UDA College National Championship events. Assist with judges’ training and education initiatives. Partner closely with Marketing, Sales, and Operations teams to align strategies and drive success. Manage and monitor the college camp budget, ensuring alignment with financial goals. Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong knowledge of collegiate cheer and dance rules, standards, and regulations. Demonstrated ability to foster a positive, achievement-oriented environment. High level of professionalism and accountability. Excellent time management and organizational skills to balance multiple projects. Excellent verbal, written, and email communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on team building and relationship management. Ability to travel frequently and work evenings/weekends as required. Passionate commitment to enhancing the student-athlete and coach experience. Education/Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Communications, or related field preferred (not required). Experience: Cheer or dance industry experience required; collegiate coaching experience strongly preferred. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required. Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM tools, as well as AS400 systems, preferred. Physical Requirements
This role operates primarily in a professional office environment. Responsibilities are approximately 60% sedentary and 40% active, with participation in training and education activities as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. Benefits & Values
At Varsity Brands, 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 Time Off & Paid Holidays Varsity Brands Ownership Program Employee Resource Groups 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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Education and Training Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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