Seasonal Summer Chaperone Position - Dorm Resident Advisor - Camp Counselors

HOUSTON BALLET  - SUMMER OPPORTUNITY!

Seasonal Summer Chaperone Position - Dorm Resident Advisor - Camp Counselors

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 Monday, June 15 – Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Requirements

Chaperones need to be available for in-person work in Houston, Texas from June 15th – July 25th, 2026.

• 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. The chaperone training period will take place one week prior to student arrival on Saturday, June 20th.
• Summer chaperones must be 21 years of age or older by June 15th, 2025. 
• Chaperones with a valid license and a clean driving record will be expected to transport students in a 15-passenger van.
• All applicants are subject to a background check.

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 on June 20th, 2026, and move-out at the end of the program, July 25th, 2026.
• Attend and supervise weekend activities with students (Ex. waterparks, malls, museums, etc.); transport students in the chaperone vehicle as necessary
• 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.
• Maintain a level of professionalism when communicating with students, families, and faculty.

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. Communicate and collaborate with University of St. Thomas staff.
• Attend meetings with members of Houston Ballet Academy staff as needed.
• Respond effectively and efficiently to directives from Lead chaperones, as well as other administrative staff, and show support for departmental and organizational decisions.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student personal and medical information.
• Use discretion when taking students to doctor’s appointments.
• Maintain an understanding of Houston Ballet policies and emergency procedures.
• Maintain a financial log of all expenses and receipts. This will be reported to the Academy office weekly.

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 building.

Training Provided by Houston Ballet Includes:

• Comprehensive training on expectations and responsibilities via the chaperone handbook
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Sexual Abuse Awareness Training
• Mental Health First Aid

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:

• Experience as a live-in Residential Assistant
• Experience working with adolescents ages 12 – 17
• Ability to handle high-stress and/or unexpected situations and circumstances.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to drive a 15-passenger van.
• 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

• Compensation determined by Houston Ballet, starting at $600 per week, plus housing and two meals daily.
• Chaperones have a private room and bathroom equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, and wi-fi.
• Breakfast and dinner will be each workday.
• Stipend for personal phone usage and activities/meals while chaperoning students.

Work Environment:

• University of St. Thomas dormitory, 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.
• This is an active role that might require long periods of physical activity, late nights, and early mornings.

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 Ballet's 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.