Judge Operations Specialist - Midwest Region

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: WORK TYPE: Full time, Exempt Location Details: This position is available to candidates at the Varsity Spirit division offices within Midwest region. WORK HOURS: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm remote + travel. TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Event travel and attendance at staff meetings & training is required. Event travel will include overnight stays for events. Anticipate being available 2-3 weekends per month during event season and summer camp season should coverage be required. COMPENSATION: The standard pay range for this role is between $51,000 and $57,600. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT 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. Working closely with the Scoring Team and Regional Offices, the Judge Operations Specialist helps ensure consistency across events through effective communication, accurate documentation, and adherence to established judging processes. This position reports to the Judge Staffing Director, Manager and requires travel to assigned events, as well as participation in regular staff meetings, training sessions, and other departmental projects. An Judge Operations Specialist will represent Varsity Brands by demonstration of company core values in driving the highest ethical standards of conduct in all business activities. WHAT YOU WILL DO: - Recruit, onboard, and schedule judges for regional and championship competitions. - Monitor judge progress and ensure completion of all required training, testing, and compliance requirements. - Process judge assignments in UKG to ensure judges are properly entered and officially assigned to scheduled events. - Provide timely and accurate communication to judges regarding schedules, event logistics, and all other details related to their assigned events. - Evaluate judge performance and implement follow-up training as needed. - Manage disciplinary actions related to performance, professionalism, or policy compliance. - Collaborate with School Scoring Specialists to coordinate staffing, communication, and judging operations for combo events within the region. - Partner with Regional Offices to determine judging panel needs and ensure appropriate staffing for each event. - Coordinate with Regional Offices to confirm judge assignments, facilitate trave