Boarding Advisor

_**The Royal Winnipeg Ballet teaches, creates and performs, enriching lives through the power of exceptional dance...become a part of that power...**_
- The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is committed to an inclusive and diverse environment that values, respects and supports all individuals. We aim to have a workforce representative of the diversity within our community, and welcome and encourage applicants from various backgrounds including women, Indigenous people, racialized people, disabled people, people of all sexual and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification endeavors._

**THE POSITION**

As a Boarding Advisor, you are responsible for providing a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for student boarders ages 11-18. In this position, you work closely as a team to provide around-the-clock supervision to student boarders and occasional supervision of non-boarding school students during select activities and events. As a Boarding Advisor, you support and enhance all aspects of student life and programming.
- **We are seeking both casual part-time and regular part-time positions.**_
- **Part-time positions require an availability of 0-19 hours with a minimum of two shifts per week, consisting of one evening/weekend shift, and one overnight shift.**_
- **Regular part-time positions require an availability of a minimum of 20 hours with two evening/weekend shifts, and one overnight shift per week.**_
- **During overnight shifts, you are provided with sleeping accommodations and remain on-call for emergency situations**_._

**HIGHLIGHTED DUTIES OF THE ROLE**
- Provide supervision and care to students.
- Act as a role model for students.
- Support meaningful inclusion and active participation of all individuals within the community.
- Conduct individual and group check-ins to ensure optimal safety and well-being of students.
- Assist in aspects of care for students, ensure completion of chores, homework, and other required undertakings.
- Plan and execute activities, events, and implement systems and routines for students.
- Drive and walk students to and from academic school, appointments, activities, and events.
- Forward concerns raised by students and parents/guardians as appropriate.
- Respond to crisis situations and assist with crisis response and management as required.
- Provide language support for students in which English is an additional language.
- General administration such as record keeping and note taking.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

This position works in a Student Boarding setting interacting, observing, and supporting students. Boarding Advisors utilize general office equipment, industrial cleaning supplies, and require the ability lift/move heavy items weighing up to 22 KG (50lbs) such as furniture or luggage.

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- Background in child and youth care, social work, psychology, education/teacher assisting, nursing, or a related field.
- Minimum one (1) year experience working with children or young adults.
- Valid class IV driver’s license; or willing and eligible to obtain within three (3) months of employment.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification; or willing to obtain within three (3) months of employment.
- Certification in English as an Additional Language instruction preferred. Ability to speak and write in other languages an asset.
- Familiarity with professional dance training an asset.
- Good understanding of the welfare and development of children.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage students and staff.
- Caring, nurturing, trustworthy, and authoritative figure.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Free onsite Physiotherapy.
- Complimentary meals when on shift.
- Complimentary tickets to RWB performances.
- Goodlife Fitness Membership discount.
- In addition, Regular Part-Time Employees are offered:

- Health & Dental benefits paid for by the RWB
- Subsidized bus pass

**READY TO APPLY?**

**Closing Date**: Open until filled.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location