Energy Team

About the Role

The New York Islanders are seeking lively, confident, and performance-driven individuals to join the Energy Team. This part-time seasonal opportunity is built around creating excitement for fans at home games, community events, watch parties, and special appearances. Team members help set the tone for game day by bringing enthusiasm, athletic presence, and strong crowd interaction.

The Islanders are a long-established professional sports franchise with a passionate fan base and a rich history, including four straight Stanley Cup titles in the 1980s and 19 consecutive playoff series wins. Since 2021, the team has played at UBS Arena in Floral Park, a modern venue at Belmont Park designed for hockey, concerts, premium hospitality, and major entertainment experiences.

What the Team Does

The Energy Team serves as the official hype squad for Isles Nation, helping drive the atmosphere through performance, interaction, and spirited fan engagement. Members contribute to the in-game experience and represent the Islanders brand with personality, athleticism, and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Bring high energy and enthusiasm to Islanders home games, community events, watch parties, and special appearances.
• Perform athletic, fast-paced routines and other crowd-energizing acts.
• Interact with fans of all ages and help create a fun, memorable environment.
• Support pre-game and post-game performances and activations.
• Help select contestants for contests and assist with promotions.
• Prepare and manage t-shirt tosses, flags, signs, and other crowd-promotion elements.
• Contribute to in-game entertainment through improvisation, skits, and audience engagement.
• Work closely with teammates to deliver a polished group performance.
• Attend rehearsals, games, appearances, photoshoots, and meetings as required.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid ID.
• Should live in, or be able to commute to, the Nassau County / Long Island area and have dependable transportation.
• Must be within driving distance of the New York Metro area.
• Need to be outgoing, comfortable speaking with large crowds, and able to engage with fans at every appearance.
• Must bring a positive attitude and work well in a team environment.
• Need a flexible schedule for weeknights, weekends, holidays, playoffs, rehearsals, and other team commitments.
• Must be available to arrive at least three hours before each game and remain through the end of the event.
• Selected candidates must commit to a one-year contract and follow the employee handbook and team rules.
• Applicants should be able to complete the required application questionnaire and the Paylocity application process.
• A 90-second video submission is optional, but if submitted it must be continuous, unedited, newly created for this audition, and shared with access set to “Anyone with the link.”
• Final audition attendance may be required, and candidates may be asked to demonstrate their skills in person.
• Non-tumbling applicants are also encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Crowd engagement
• Live performance presence
• Athletic movement
• Improvisation
• Team collaboration
• Stage confidence
• Choreography retention
• Specialty tumbling or dance skills
• Contest and promotion support
• Public interaction

Talent and Audition Criteria

• Applicants may include dancers, breakers, tumblers, cheerleaders, or other energetic performers.
• Judging will consider brand representation, panel interview performance, energy and engagement, athletic ability, choreography execution, freestyle or specialty skills, and group workout participation.
• Examples of evaluated talents include t-shirt tosses, flag waving, signage work, camera interaction, skits, kips, headsprings, double or triple pirouettes, hand hops, windmills, standing tucks, and other specialty tumbling passes.
• Those who are not traditional performers should still demonstrate charisma, crowd-hype ability, athletic presence, confidence, and the ability to command attention.

Application and Video Instructions

Applications are accepted from June 15 through July 9 at 12:00 a.m. ET. Candidates who move past the first stage will receive follow-up details by email.

An optional video submission may be included through a Google Drive link. The video should be no longer than 90 seconds and must include a short introduction, your full name, age, hometown, what makes you unique, and a 60-second skills highlight reel.

Video requirements: one continuous file only, no edits stitched together, newly recorded for this audition, with the file titled in the format first and last name – 2026-27.

Filming can be done in a simple setting such as a home or backyard, but the background should be uncluttered. If tumbling is included, use an appropriate surface such as grass, a basketball court, or a dance floor, and avoid spring floors.

Dress Code

• Wear New York Islanders-themed athletic clothing in blue and orange.
• Bottoms may be leggings, shorts, or joggers; jeans are not permitted.
• Avoid clothing with large logos or distracting patterns.
• Sneakers are required.
• Jackets should not be worn.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a paid part-time seasonal position. Team members are compensated for rehearsals, game days, appearances, photoshoots, meetings, and other required work.

Perks include the chance to perform in front of up to 17,000 fans at UBS Arena, exposure through media and high-profile events, experience inside a major NHL organization, uniforms and apparel provided for team members, and the opportunity to work with other high-caliber performers.

Additional Information

The Energy Team’s purpose is to welcome fans, raise the energy level in the arena, and help deliver an engaging, fan-friendly entertainment experience. The role may involve pre-game and post-game performances, interactive promotions, and supporting the overall production of game-day entertainment.

The New York Islanders are an equal opportunity employer and value a diverse workforce. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.