Rehearsal Director, Sea Operations

As the world’s largest producer of groundbreaking live entertainment, RWS Global creates meaningful connections and customized experiences spanning from theatrical productions to events, multimedia and more. In 2024, the entertainment leaders expanded capabilities into live sporting events with the introduction of RWS Global Sports. 
Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati and Sydney with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals worldwide. 
 
The RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.
RWS Global is currently seeking a Rehearsal Director for their Sea Operations. The candidate will report to the Director of Operations at Sea and should have a minimum experience as a senior manager or supervisor. The Rehearsal Director will have various responsibilities such as scheduling, supervising, interviewing, onboarding, and training employees, maintaining budgets, and creating guidelines.
Role & Responsibilities:

• Creatively look at scheduling of yearly ops, where we can trim, co-teach, split shift etc.
• Guide and support full time team of 4 and seasonal team of 40+ (including specialty, acro artist/fight directors) for all ongoing operations
• Vet & interview prospective Show Supervisors for both seasonal and full time
• Work with talent in the studio for rehearsals, as well as onboard for installs/changeovers.
• Onboard Seasonal Show Supervisors, Aerial Directors, Fight Directors
• Train Employees both on the administrative and the creative portions of the job. Ensuring they understand parameters for both RWS, and our clients.
• Approve weekly timecards
• Maintain and track budgets for resident direction needs
• Create, oversea and maintain guidelines and SOPs for rehearsal room/instruction etiquette and documentation
• Request Uber vouchers for Seasonal Employees
• Coverage for Resident Production Team when on PTO for any urgent needs

Additional Qualifications
Ideal candidates also have:

• Assistant Director or Choreographer experience
• Dance Captain experience
• Cruise ship and/or Theme Park experience
• Experience with StageWrite application

Necessary Qualifications

• A BFA/BA degree in Dance, Theatre, Directing or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in the entertainment industry working in theatre or live entertainment settings
• A minimum of 2 years in a management position, preferably within a theatre setting
• 2 years of experience documenting show related materials
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Must be proficient in Excel and MS Office applications
• A flexible schedule allowing for approximately 35% international travel
• Motivation, dedication, passion, integrity, collaboration, and self-direction

Company Benefits
Progressive PTO, Citi Bike membership, Commuter benefits, Health benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision, Pet-friendly office, paid parental leave, 401k with company match, Employee Enrichment Program, complimentary tickets to Broadway/Off Broadway shows and industry events as available, Summer FridaysEstimated Start Date: ASAP
Status: Resident (5 days in office)
Salary:  $75,000 - 80,000Diversity and Inclusion Statement DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE
Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements.
So bring all of who you are, no questions asked.