Oklahoma City Thunder Seek Dance Team Manager

The Dance Team Manager is responsible for the choreography for all entertainment teams to include, but not limited to, the Thunder Girls and Rain Drops and reports to the Director, Events & Entertainment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Act as a liaison between the dance teams and the Thunder front office
• Choreograph all dance team performances and routines
• Schedule and direct rehearsals
• Select and produce performance music
• Conduct auditions and interviews with front office staff to select dancers for both teams
• Work with front office staff to design and create costuming/uniforms for both dance teams
• Attend all Thunder games to monitor performances
• Develop and sustain a strong relationship with local dance studios
• Work together with Thunder sponsors, community partners and broadcast partners
• Pursue, schedule and choreograph (if necessary) out-of-arena appearances for both dance teams
• Responsible for payroll for all groups
• Special projects as assigned
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:
• College degree preferred
• Has strong background in jazz and hip-hop dance and choreography
• Has good understanding of Oklahoma City Thunder marketing, strategies and team philosophies
• Able to connect with and understand the Oklahoma City Thunder fans
• Has an established knowledge of the NBA and the NBA standards
• Has management experience with strong leadership skills
• Must be able to work under pressure, well with a group, build chemistry and have a strong sense of team
• Understands that the Events & Entertainment show directly reflects on the image of the team as well as the NBA
• Ability to work weekends and evenings – flexible schedule
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills
• Able to take creative direction and feedback

This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Director, Events & Entertainment.

Apply online here.