Seasonal Summer Position - Dorm Resident Advisor

Houston Ballet • Houston, TX

23h • $600 • Onsite

About The Position

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 15th – 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees