UCA Scoring Specialist

UCA Scoring Support Specialist

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.

Work Type:
Full time, Exempt

Location Details:
Remote work

Work Hours:

Monday – Friday 8-5pm; 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 should coverage be required.

Compensation:
The standard pay range for this role is between $60,000 a year.

How You Will Make an Impact

UCA Scoring Support Specialist plays a key role in delivering exceptional customer and event experience by ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and consistency of scoring operations across regional and championship events. As a vital member of the Scoring and Judging Team, this position supports coaches, judges, and event staff by hiring and training school judges, coordinating judge scheduling, developing rules and scoring for the UCA brand, leading training on scoring systems and rules, and managing all scoring-related inquiries before, during, and after competitions.

Working closely with the Scoring Committee, UCA Brand Manager, UCA Curriculum Team, Varsity Scoring Team, and Varsity Regional Offices, the UCA Scoring Specialist ensures alignment across camps and competitions through accurate documentation and consistent communication.

This position reports directly to the School Scoring Manager and requires regular travel to assigned UCA camps, regional events, Varsity Brands National Championship events, and other Varsity Brands-sponsored events as needed. The role also includes active participation in staff meetings, training sessions, and event support responsibilities throughout the year.

Scoring Operations

• Collaborate with the Scoring Committee on deduction systems, rules, and score sheet updates.
• Develop and maintain all UCA scoring-related documents.
• Address coach and on-site scoring questions before, during, and after events.

Training & Education

• Partner with Curriculum to ensure accurate scoring content in camp manuals and materials.
• Create and lead judge and coach training sessions across UCA and Legacy Brands.
• Present scoring updates at camps, coaches' trainings, judge convention and coordinate speakers across UCA camps.

Judge Management

• 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.
• Coordinate with state association partnerships for scheduling judges.

Competition Implementation

• Attend Varsity Brand Regional and National Competitions throughout the school and all-star seasons
• Work as Scoring Manager and Accuscore at UCA and Legacy Brand events to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Attend Varsity All-Star events in various scoring team capacities

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

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