What are the responsibilities and job description for the Thunder Girls Dance Team Member position at Oklahoma City Thunder?
Join the Thunder Girls dance team and become part of a dynamic group of outstanding athletes who embody the spirit of the Oklahoma City Thunder! Our members are skilled dance artists, making a positive impact at games and community events. Schedules will include performing choreographed dance routines at home games as well as making scheduled appearances throughout the community including schools, court dedications, festivals, and other events! Select Thunder Girls may also travel domestically and internationally for appearances and promotions. If you're hardworking, outgoing, and ready to shine in front of crowds, we want you on our team!
In this role you will:
- Perform choreographed routines at all home games and help energize crowds at Thunder games or events
- Perform at least once at a home game for the Oklahoma City Blue
- Complete select promotions on court which may include holding signs, assisting with crowd cheers, or helping to support an enthusiastic atmosphere for contest winners, teachers of the game, etc.
- Greet fans pre-game at the Thunder Girls autograph station
- Attend all workouts and practices
- Take part in photo shoots, promotional videos, and team-approved media appearances
- Maintain a positive personal reputation and act as a brand ambassador for the team
- Perform other duties as assigned
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Dancing and performing experience with training in dance or cheer required, tumbling a plus
- Ability to pick up dance choreography quickly
- Dedicated and collaborative member of a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills including listening as well as speaking
- Ability to stay organized and have outstanding time-management
- Bi-lingual skills are a plus but not required
Additional details:
This is a part-time, hourly position reporting to the Performance Teams Manager. The work schedule and training require evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the home game schedule and additional scheduled appearances. You must be at least 18 years of age as of 07/25/2026 with a valid government issued photo I.D. Work environment will include loud music and crowd noise as well as flashing or strobe lights. Physical requirements of the job include dancing in various styles, climbing stairs, bending and twisting as well as walking or standing for long periods of time. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required along with reliable transportation.
Audition Information:
Saturday, July 25th, 2026
Registration Time: 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. | Event Time: 8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
YMCA
1 NW 4th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Auditions are not open to the public.
On-line application prior to the event is required.
Please download and read the dance team auditions waiver here.
The Thunder recognizes that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Thunder organization considers applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Applicants are considered regardless of past legal system involvement, based upon the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. The Thunder is committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through its RAVE culture – Respect and Value Everyone.