Casting Advisor & Scout (Trampoline and Tumbling)

***Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.***

***As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only.***

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Casting Advisor & Scout (Trampoline and Tumbling)

Artistic Support

Full-Time Position

As a Casting Advisor & Scout (Trampoline and Tumbling), you will support the casting needs of the Resident Show Division while also contributing to the touring shows division, new creations, and special events. Additionally, you will oversee the Trampoline and Tumbling talent pool, manage scouting initiatives and conduct specialized evaluations for all rebound disciplines. This position reports to the Manager of Talent Scouting and Resident Show Division (RSD) Casting and will be based in Las Vegas. 

You will contribute to the success of Cirque du Soleil shows by developing and maintaining a network of people and organizations in the field of Trampoline and Tumbling Gymnastics, as well as the performing arts in general. 

Key Responsibilities:

- Providerecommendations and present talent to show management and creationteams. 

- Search for candidates worldwide, clarify, and validateartist profiles. 

- Ensureaccurate and complete documentation of artist profiles. 

- Develop, maintain, and utilizeprofessional collaboration withvariousfederations, schools, coaches, and clubs to ensure a successfulsourcingstrategy for T&T. 

- Carry out artistrecruitingactivities (auditions and scouting) as needed, followingestablishedmethodologies. 

- Write comprehensive reports following casting activities. 

- Perform all otherrelatedtasks as required. 

Qualifications:

Education 

- College or Universitydegree and/or 10 years of professionalexperience in a relatedfield. 

Work Experience 

- 3+ years of international experiencewithprofoundknowledge in casting, performance, and/or show creation. 

- Expertise and background in interntationalcompetitiveTrampoline and Tumbling Gymnastics. 

Languages 

- Fluency in English, bothwritten and spoken. 

- Knowledge of French or otherlanguagesis an asset. 

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Computer Skills 

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 

- Experienceworkingwithdatabases and videolibrary applications is an asset. 

Other Requirements 

- Ability to evaluate talent in disciplines such as Trampoline, Trampwall, Tumbling, Teeterboard, and Russian Swing. 

- Experience and knowledge in otherperforming arts disciplines is an asset. 

- A solid network of national and international contacts in relatedfields. 

- Ability to workunder pressure and manageprioritieseffectively. 

- Strong diplomacy, discretion, and interpersonal communication skills. 

- Ability to workcollaboratively in ateam. 

- Flexibility and adaptability to changingpriorities. 

- Availability to travelinternationally as needed. 

As you can imagine, working with a circus can be quite different from other organizations, and at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, we embrace these differences loudly with enthusiasm. We realize that one size fits none and invite you to come create your own specialized experience with us to see exactly what we’re talking about, firsthand.

Our emotion-provoking shows are just the tip of the iceberg: laced throughout our organization, you will find creative minds who are empowered to use their voices and be themselves, their truest selves. Diversity to us means various perspectives, fresh ideas and continuous improvement of the way we do things. We won’t pretend like we have every answer, that’s why we need you! The employees here are the center of what we do, the voices behind the final product and amazing performances on stage.

When you think of your ideal workplace, what comes to mind? For us, it looks (and really is) like this:

- Teamwork – we thrive with collaborative teams, regardless of titles or departments;

- Respect – when we ask someone to join our team, it’s because we trust and respect you;

- Integrity – whether you work behind-the-scenes or in the office, you’re being counted on. We are a team and integrity go a long way here, and like we mentioned previously, trust is important;

- Authenticity – we want you to bring your full self to work, this is a place where you don’t need to fit into a box to belong; diverse perspectives foster even more creativity in the workplace. We embrace the human behind the employee number;

- Being heard – you have access to everyone in the organization, use your voice on development questions or suggestions on how to improve the experience. We value open and transparent communication and we want you to be heard!

Come create with us and let us show you what a “circus family” feels like!

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.