Student Boarding Administrator

_**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 seeking a full-time Student Boarding Administrator to join our team. **Are you looking to draw upon your experience in youth care and hone your administrative skills? This is an excellent opportunity for those who have experience working with children, hold a solid understanding of child development and wellbeing, and have an administrative background. Energetic and dedicated team members who have a knack for administration, are encouraged to apply.
- 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 the Student Boarding Administrator, you are responsible for providing a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for student boarders aged 11-18 during weekdays. In this position, you work closely with the Student Boarding team to provide around-the-clock supervision to student boarders, and occasional supervision of non-boarding school students during select activities and events, supporting and enhancing all aspects of student life and programming. Additionally, you provide overall administrative support to Student Boarding, while providing excellent customer service to Student Boarding students, parents, and other stakeholders.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- 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 their 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.
- Provide administrative support to Student Boarding at large, including staff scheduling.
- Provide excellent customer service to Student Boarding students, parents, and other stakeholders.
- Support the preparation of student handbooks and registration forms.
- Establish positive, professional relationships with all staff.
- Maintain hard copy and digital organizational files and ensure adherence to privacy policy and legislation.

**WORKNIG CONDITIONS**

This position works in a Student Boarding setting interacting, observing, and supporting students. Ongoing communication with internal and external stakeholders, flexibility with changing/shifting priorities, and timely decision making are required. This position utilizes general office equipment, industrial cleaning supplies, and requires the ability to lift/move heavy items weighing up to 22 KG (50lbs), such as furniture or luggage.

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- Post-secondary degree/diploma preferred.
- 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.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office.
- 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.
- Positive disposition and enthusiasm.
- Sound written and verbal communication skills.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU**
- Health & Dental benefits paid for by the RWB.
- Matching RRSP program.
- Subsidized bus pass.
- Free onsite Physiotherapy.
- Complimentary meal when on shift.
- Complimentary tickets to RWB performances.
- Goodlife Fitness Membership discount.
- Employee Assistance Program.

**HOW TO APPLY**

**Closing Date**:Open until filled.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

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