About the Role
The 7th Ave Squad sets the standard in sports for fan engagement and will continue to raise the bar this coming season. The Squad participates in t-shirt tosses, on-court/ice promotions, in-game entertainment, and works outside events for the Knicks brand throughout the season.
Responsibilities
- Entertain and energize crowds at Knicks home games
- Engage with fans during promotions on the court and in the stands
- Communicate directly with large groups of fans during Knicks home games
- Work with other entertainers on special presentations as needed
- Represent the Knicks at special events, viewing parties, clinics/camps, charity events and promotional engagements
- Provide exceptional experiences for guests, partners, and team members, adhering to appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.
Requirements
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Enjoy entertaining in a family-oriented environment and interact with large crowds, small groups, and individuals, especially children
- Available to work nights and weekends (start time: 3 hours before game time)
- Must be available to work a minimum of 75% of all home games
- Be energetic and outgoing
- Strong personal skills
- Be prompt, with a flexible schedule
- Professional and respectful
- Team-player and punctual
- Previous leadership experience in the sports/entertainment industry preferred
- A live performance background is encouraged
- Dancing, break-dancing and tumbling are a plus
Skills
- Dancing
- Break-dancing
- Tumbling
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Part-time
- Seasonal
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Previous leadership experience in the sports/entertainment industry preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $32—$32 USD
About the Company
- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences.
- The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually.
- In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years.
- At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward.
- We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers.
- Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.
Equal Opportunity
- MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
- MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
