Judge Operations Specialist - Northeast Region

Judge Operations Specialist - Northeast Region

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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 -

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The standard pay range for this role is between $46,500 and $53,000

This position is available to candidates at the Varsity Spirit division offices in Baltimore, MD

Full time

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 through May this role is expected to be available to work 2-3 weekends per month.

The Judge Operations Specialist plays a key role in delivering exceptional customer and event experience by ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and consistency of judging operations across regional and championship events. As a vital member of the Scoring and Judging Team, this position supports judges and event staff by coordinating judge scheduling, ensuring judge compliance, and managing all judge‑related inquiries before, during, and after competitions.

The Judge Operations Specialist reports directly to the Staffing Manager – Judges but also works closely with the Scoring Team and the Regional Offices. The Judge Operations Specialist ensures alignment across competitions through accurate documentation and consistent communication.

• Recruit, onboard, and schedule judges for regional and championship competitions.
• Coordinate travel, payments, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate judge performance and implement follow‑up training as needed.
• Manage disciplinary actions for underperformance or professionalism concerns.
• Assist the School Scoring Specialists on legacy events in their region.
• Work closely with Regional offices to ensure the proper number of judging panels are supplied for each event.
• Confirm judges, secure travel arrangements, and approve payments.
• Follow up with judges post‑event who need additional training based on knowledge‑based issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Judges in their region.
• Manage Judging budget event P&L to stay within budget for each event within the region.
• Partner with Scoring to ensure accurate content in manuals and materials.
• Play a supporting role in Judges Training/Curriculum.

• Proficient in Cheer scoring systems and related event technology platforms.
• Strong proficiency with productivity tools, including Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and Google Workspace applications (e.g., Forms, Sheets, and Docs).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service in fast‑paced event environments.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the…