Coordinator, Entertainment Teams

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Who Are We

A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we’re looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.

Who Are You

An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you’re committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you’d be shocked if guests weren’t positively impacted by their interactions with you.

Job Summary: The Atlanta Hawks Live Entertainment & Production department is seeking a full-time Entertainment Teams Coordinator for the 2026–2027 season to support the Atlanta Hawks Dance Team and overall game day entertainment operations. This role will be responsible for leading dance team rehearsals, managing performance readiness, and ensuring seamless execution on game days. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and navigate a dynamic game and event schedule. This position will support the Manager and Coordinator of Entertainment Teams by overseeing key logistics including credentialing for talent and guests, managing and distributing all music needs for game day to internal teams and DJs, and serving as a central point of coordination to deliver polished, high-energy dance team performances.

Key Responsibilities

Work with Manager and lead Atlanta Hawks Dance Team rehearsals and performance readiness.

• Manage all coordination for Atlanta Hawks Dance Team rehearsals, games and appearances.
• Lead and run rehearsals, ensuring preparedness, performance quality, and alignment with game presentation needs.
• Support choreography implementation and performance adjustments in collaboration with your manager and leadership.
• Work with your manager to oversee dancer attendance, call times, and overall readiness for performances and appearances.
  
  

Assist with game day execution and lead credential access for talent and entertainment personnel.

• Coordinate all game day responsibilities for the dance team, including game day schedule, timelines, and run of show alignment.
• Ensure dancers are in place for all performances, appearances and on-court moments.
• Work cross-functionally with Game Presentation, Production, and Entertainment teams to execute seamless performances.
• Assist in real-time adjusmtnets on ame day to maintain show quality and timing.
• Oversee credentials for dance team members, talent and approved guests, ensuring proper access and compliance.
  
  

Own music coordination, distribution, and administrative support for Entertainment operations.

• Collect, organize, and manage all music tracks for dance team performances and in-game entertainment.
• Send finalized music files to DJs and internal production teams with designated in-game timelines.
• Ensure all music is properly labled, timed and delivered accurately for seamless execution.
• Maintain rehearsal schedules, game day documents and team communications.
• Assist with audtions, team events, and special projects, while supporting overall administrative needs.
• Support reception desk coverage and front office needs during peak times or staff absences.
  
  

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in entertainment, sports, live events, or dance team coordination.
• Previous experience working with dance teams, cheer teams, or performance groups strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting rehearsals, talent coordination, or live event execution.
• Familiarity with in arena or live production environments is a plus.
• Experience working in an office setting
• Must be highly organized, resourceful, and detailed-oriented
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Business Administration or a related field, or 2+ years of experience
  
  

Working Conditions

• Available to work various hours including evenings/nights, weekends and holidays
• Highly organized, resourceful, detailed-oriented, quick learner
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Able to lift 50+ pounds
• The ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Hours: Full-time, typically Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work outside regular hours as needed.
  
  

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.

If this opportunity looks exciting to you, please complete the application process. Go Hawks!