Knicks 7th Ave Squad
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL), as well as two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). MSG Sports also operates a professional sports team performance center – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY. More information is available at www.msgsports.com.
Who are we hiring?
The New York Knicks are casting for their 2025-2026 7th Ave Squad! The 7th Ave Squad set the standard in sports for fan engagement and will continue to raise the bar this coming season. The 7th Ave Squad are at all Knicks home games and participate in t-shirt tosses, on court / ice promotions, in-game entertainment, and work outside events for the Knicks brand throughout the season.
What will you do?
- Entertain and energize crowds at Knicks home games
- Engage with fans during promotions on the court and in the stands
- Communicate directly with large groups of fans during Knicks home games
- Work with other entertainers on special presentations
- Represent the Knicks at special events, viewing parties, clinics / camps, charity events and promotional engagements
- Occasionally perform during halftime shows together with other Knicks Performance Teams
What do you need to succeed?
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Enjoy entertaining in a family-oriented environment, and be able to interact with large crowds, small groups and individuals, especially children
- Be energetic and outgoing
- Strong personal skills
- Be prompt, with a flexible schedule
- Professional and respectful
- Team-player
- Punctual
- Previous leadership experience in the sports/ entertainment industry preferred
- A live performance background is encouraged
- Dancing, break-dancing and tumbling are a plus!
- Be a Knicks Fan!
Special Requirements
- Available to work nights and weekends (start time: 3 hours before game time)
- Must be available to work a minimum of 75% of all home games
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