Open roles for the 2026 Water Ballet
There are so many opportunities to get involved in this incredible and joyous community of creators, movers, and shakers. Open roles include stipend positions as well as unpaid volunter opportunities.
All roles are designed for people doing this for the first time, so jump right in!
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Stipend: $450
Time Commitment: April–Aug · 10–20 hrs/month (Hours are lighter from April to June and increase in July and August)
What does a Technical Director do?
Get the Venue Showtime-Ready
Secure all set elements, seating, and facilities so the space is safe and performance-ready.
Oversee Set and Sound
Track tents, audio gear, and other technical equipment, coordinating any purchases with producer approval.
Coordinate Cast Jobs
Organize our swimmers for backstage Green Room, tent setup, and show-day breakdown tasks.
Partner with the Stage Manager
Work together on load-in and load-out, and ensure backstage logistics run smoothly and safely.
What is a Technical Director?
The Technical Director makes sure everything at the pools is ready, organized, and safe for the show, coordinating people, equipment, and space so performances can run smoothly.
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1 per synchronized swimming scene
Stipend: $50 per scene
Time Commitment: June–July · 1 hr/week
What does an Assistant Stage Manager do?
Be the Communication Hub
Keep your scene’s performers informed about rehearsals, call times, and inclement weather incidents.
Support the Stage Manager
Share your scene’s updates and readiness with the Stage Manager before and during the shows.
Track Attendance
Maintain rehearsal attendance records and flag any issues to the Swimming Scene Directors.
Wrangle Props and Speaker
Assist Swimming Scene Directors in moving props, speakers, and other materials to rehearsals and performances.
What is an Assistant Stage Manager?
The ASM is the friendly, organized point person for swimmers in a specific scene. They help coordinate the scene with the overall show.
If you are not interested in taking the plunge into a role listed below but want to help in another way, let us know how!
Have something else in mind for how you can support the Water Ballet? We’d love to hear how!