Boarding Advisor

at  Royal Winnipeg Ballet

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is seeking a casual part-time Boarding Advisor to join our team. This position is ideal for those who enjoy interacting with and supporting youth and thrive in a team environment. Candidates have a background in child and youth care and understand the importance of well-being and development. With your positive disposition, sound interpersonal skills, and ability to inspire, you will thrive in this role.

ABOUT US

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet enriches the human experience by teaching, creating, and performing outstanding dance. Located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, the RWB plays an integral role in the city’s vibrant arts community. Founded in 1939, the RWB holds the double distinction of being Canada’s premiere ballet company and the longest continuously operating ballet company in North America. In 1953, the Company received its royal title, the first granted under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
The RWB is a leader, renowned for classical ballet and for pushing the boundaries of dance, including through the prestigious RWB School and its Professional and Recreational divisions. A fully integrated company and school, the RWB builds on strengths, challenges conventions, inspires artists, moves audiences, and builds connections locally and globally that unite us all through the universal language of dance.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you would like to join us, tell us about yourself! Submit a cover letter, highlighting your personality and fit for the role, and resume directly to People Services at peopleservices@rwb.org. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To view a full job description, visit www.rwb.org/about/careers/.
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 Royal Winnipeg Ballet is committed to providing accessible employment while ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the assessment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be sent to peopleservices@rwb.org.
Closing Date: 4:00pm February 12, 2025

THE ROLE

As a part-time Boarding Advisor, you are responsible for providing a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for student boarders aged 11-18. In this role, the Boarding Advisors work closely as a team to provide around-the-clock supervision of student boarders, with occasional supervision of non-boarding students during certain activities and events, supporting and enhancing all aspects of student life and programming.

HIGHLIGHTED DUTIES OF THE ROLE

• Provide supervision and care for students, acting as a role model.
• Conduct individual and group check-ins to ensure student safety and well-being.
• Assist in aspects of care of 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.
• Apply appropriate discipline for students in accordance with policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Perform cleaning and facility-related duties, particularly during scheduled cleaning weeks.