The Houston Texans are in a season of growth and are seeking an individual for the position of Cheerleader Program & Game Presentation Coordinator.
Our Texans Teammate Habits:
Dedication to the team
Be adaptable
Passion for work
Win with integrity
Own the outcome
Culture: Weattract the best and brightest professionals by nurturing core ideals such as character, hard work, discipline, and teamwork. We reward performances and demand a total commitment to excellence and a will to win in everything that we choose to do.
Basic Function: Provide leadership and administrative support for the Houston Texans Cheerleaders program and assist with some aspects of Game Presentation planning and execution.
Job Function (Duties & Responsibilities):
Cheerleader Program
- Collaborate on the development, management and execution of marketing strategies which support goals for the Houston Texans (“Club”) Cheerleaders program, including Cheerleader Tryouts and Prep Classes, Junior Cheerleaders, All-Stars, Alumni events, etc. Responsibilities include coordinating marketing efforts, promotional planning, organizing creative assets and event operations/logistics.
- Lead the appearance booking process for Cheerleaders, including coordination with requesting party, scheduling of staff, booking security as needed, communication between all parties and satisfactory fulfillment of the appearance. External appearance booking also requires negotiation of rights and fees, execution of contract and remittance of payment.
- Collaborate with digital/content team to brainstorm ideas and capture content when needed for all social media accounts promoting the Houston Texans Cheerleaders.
- Manage the HTC portion of the website ensuring all content is up to date, requesting and/or finalizing updates when needed, and collaborating with all parties on updates or changes.
- Assist with accounting efforts including submission and approval of invoices and tracking expenses against budget.
- Assist with program inventory, uniforms and equipment including maintaining storage, distribution, tracking and communicating information when needed.
- Communicate with vendors about services or products as requested, including assisting with development of contracts, purchase orders and order forms as needed.
- Verify and approve time sheets for all Cheerleaders and program staff, coordinate with payroll department as needed.
- Assist with the creation of gameday schedules, packing lists and scheduling of gameday staff, as assigned.
- Assist with the coordination and execution of Cheerleader training sessions and photo shoots.
- Attend all home games as assigned with duties to include, but not limited to, managing gameday staff, supporting locker room operations, escorting assigned Cheerleader(s), managing supplies and equipment, capturing social content, and assisting with gameday program/performance logistics.
Game Presentation
- Work with other members of the Game Presentation department to support, research, and develop overall Game Presentation plans, concepts, and theme specific elements for all Houston Texans home games and Lone Star Sports and Entertainment (“LSSE”) games and events.
- Oversee pre-gameday logistics for in-stadium DJ(s) including communication, timelines, Texans signature events.
- Coordinate some Game Presentation elements for Houston Texans home games and signature events including but not limited to Talent Requests, Audio Requests, and rehearsal logistics.
- Monitor multiple inboxes such as Cheer Programs, Cheer Appearance, HTC Alumni, and Game Presentation Entertainment and respond to inquiries.
- Perform various other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Cheerleader Programs or Game Presentation Manager.
Subject to reasonable accommodations, position requires routine face-to-face personal interaction with other Club personnel; therefore, job responsibilities must be physically performed in the Club offices and not in a telecommuting manner.
Skills Required:
- Proven ability to think creatively and to provide meaningful input in the development of innovative ideas as it relates to organizational needs and initiatives.
- Ability to maintain attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure and within deadlines.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a high-energy environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop solid working relationships at all levels across the organization and externally.
- Excellent attention to detail and an ability to produce high-quality, accurate work within designated deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidential and/or proprietary information.
- Ability and internal drive to demonstrate a winning attitude and a strong work ethic in the performance of all job responsibilities.
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software applications.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university preferred.
- High School Diploma required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in sports, entertainment, event management, marketing or related field required.
Title: Cheerleader Program & Game Presentation Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Cheerleaders
Reports to: Director of Cheerleaders Programs
Please note that while resumes of all candidates will be considered, as a way for the Texans organization to acknowledge and reciprocate the tremendous support given the Team by local fans and the local community in general, qualified candidates with permanent addresses in the Houston metropolitan and surrounding areas will be given first consideration whenever possible.
If your skills and experience match our available position requirements, a Human Resources representative will contact you directly. Due to the volume of resumes received by the Houston Texans, we are unable to provide updates on the status of individual applications.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.