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Summary:
The Summer Chaperones / Dorm Resident Advisors are responsible for ensuring student safety and creating an engaging environment for pre-professional dancers residing at the University of St. Thomas dormitory. Houston Ballet houses 130+ students in this dormitory for the duration of the Summer Intensive Program. Chaperones will move in approximately one week prior to the start of the program and participate in a comprehensive orientation and training with Houston Ballet Academy Staff and partner organizations. Chaperones need to be available for in-person work in Houston from Saturday, June 8 – Saturday, July 20, 2024.
Requirements
Chaperones need to be available for in person work in Houston from June 8 – July 20, 2024.
- This is a live-in position – you will live in a private room with a private bathroom at the University of St. Thomas dormitory and supervise students 7 days a week for the 5-week program. 1.5 weekdays per week are allotted for off-days. Chaperones are required to move in one week early for a comprehensive training period with Houston Ballet staff.
- Age 21 or older and cleaning driving record. This position involves transport students in a 15-passenger van between dorms and Houston Ballet, and to and from the following—
- Weekend Activities
- Local Houston Airports (Bush and Hobby)
- Medical Appointments & supplemental outings
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Including the following, other duties may be assigned.
Student & Dormitory Supervision
- Work with a team of summer chaperones to ensure safety and security of all students (with direct responsibility of up to 20 students per chaperone)
- Assist students with move-in at the start of the program and move-out at the end of the program
- Attend and supervise weekend activities with students (Ex. waterparks, Galleria, museums, etc.)
- Plan, implement, and supervise nightly and weekend activities at the UST campus.
- Participate in delivering an orientation for all incoming students.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships by conducting one group meeting per week and individual student meetings as needed.
- Ensure that students are keeping their curfew and following all dormitory and Houston Ballet rules and policies.
- Demonstrate the ability to make independent and sound decisions in all situations.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Create and maintain a Google Drive with important student life documentation (bus schedules, outing sign-ups, dormitory signage)
- Document behavioral infractions and communicate with Houston Ballet Academy staff.
- Communicate with fellow chaperones and students using the Band app.
- Communicate with Houston Ballet Academy staff and students’ families via phone and email.
- Attend meetings with members of Houston Ballet Academy staff as needed.
- Respond with enthusiasm to directives from Lead and Assistant Lead chaperones, as well as other administrative staff, and show support for departmental and organizational decisions.
- Use discretion when taking students to doctor’s appointments.
- Maintain an understanding of Houston Ballet policies and emergency procedures.
Dormitory Policies
- Students residing in the UST dormitory must be supervised at all times – the residential team must not leave the dormitory when they are on-duty or on-call.
- Houston Ballet Academy does not tolerate the use of alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, drugs, or illicit substances. All persons involved with the Academy including dancers, students, parents/guardians, faculty, and staff are required to obey the law and refrain from providing alcoholic beverages, drugs, and/or illicit substances at any location but not limited to private homes, the Center for Dance, and any other properties affiliated with Houston Ballet including the University of St. Thomas dormitory.
- Pets are not permitted in UST or the Houston Ballet Center for Dance buildings.
Training Provided by Houston Ballet Includes:
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Child Protection Training
- Mental Health First Aid
- Houston Ballet and Academy policies and procedures
Qualifications:
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Strong understanding and desire to work with adolescent children.
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to provide supervision in a responsible, caring, and respectful manner and serve as a role model.
- Must be available to sleep in residence
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to drive a 15-passenger van. Excellent driving record.
- Resident Assistance experience in a residence home (college dorm preferred)
- Experience working with adolescents ages 12 – 17 a plus.
- Ability to handle high-stress and/or unexpected situations and circumstances.
Computer Skills
- Proficient personal computer skills including e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.
- Willingness to learn, communicate and work with computers and mobile devices using software including, but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Band app.
Compensation / Accommodations
- Salary as determined by Houston Ballet, starting at $600 per week.
- Chaperones have a private room and bathroom equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, and wi-fi.
- Breakfast and dinner each workday.
- Reimbursement for personal phone usage and activities/dinners while chaperoning students.
Work Environment:
- UST dorm, private room with private bathroom.
- Moderate noise (examples: students in dorm, business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
- Monday –Sunday, 24 hour flex shift.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Statement:
Houston Ballet is dedicated to creating meaningful change by cultivating a space that honors what is unique in all of us. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) are instrumental in the fulfillment of our mission and values. We recognize our responsibility to be an inclusive and open organization for students, artists, staff, trustees, and volunteers of all backgrounds.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Core Values:
Houston Ballets shared values are essential to our success as a world-class ballet company and academy. These values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape our culture.
- EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about results. Our programs are recognized and awarded for excellence. We are committed to delivering quality programs at the highest standard. Work in all departments matches the caliber of the programming on stage.
- ENGAGED: We are proud to be a part of a company that produces art and trains artists. We attend performances and are tremendous advocates for the education and community engagement programs we offer. We are all in and well-versed in the mission of Houston Ballet.
- DRIVEN: We are driven to take goals and run with them. We are excited to deliver results beyond expectations. We are accountable for our actions and work. We reinvent Standard Operations Procedures, leaving our jobs better than we found them. Much of our work product becomes the standard for individuals who will fill our roles in the years to come.
- COLLABORATIVE: We unite around Houston Ballets mission and support each other in reaching goals. We share information widely and generously and treat our team members, customers, and patrons with respect and sensitivity. We embrace inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. We recognize our responsibility to be an open, welcoming, and anti-racist organization where students, artists, staff, trustees, and volunteers of all backgrounds collaboratively learn, work and serve. We nurture the growth and understanding of how each of us fits into the larger picture and we celebrate organizational achievements.
- PATRON-CENTERED: Our patrons (subscribers/supporters/donors/stakeholders) are at the center of all we do and are at the top of our minds in our decisions and actions. Our patrons are delighted by the excellent customer service they receive at every interaction at Houston Ballet.
