Resident Assistant

Resident Assistant

Summary/Objective:

School of Philadelphia Ballet’s (SPB) Summer Intensive Program in Philadelphia, PA is a residential ballet intensive for dancers ages 12-21. The program is five weeks in duration from June 22 through July 26, 2025, and serves students from across the country. The Resident Assistants will collaborate with the Resident Manager and Resident Coordinator to assist in overseeing approximately 65 dancers aged 12-21 residing at Drexel University and dancing at the Philadelphia Ballet studios and local venues. Resident Assistants are required to reside in the dormitory for the full length of the program. Candidates must be 21 years of age or older.

RA Start Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025

RA End Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025 (off contract on July 28)

Essential Functions:

• Directly supervising participants during the program duration including their stay in the dormitory, during mealtimes and while at SPB

• Escorting the participants between dorm SPB, and alternate studio spaces as scheduled by the Resident Manager

• Supervisory responsibilities on a rotating schedule:

o Supervise the resident sign-in and sign-out process at the dorm between dinner and curfew

o Supervise weekend outings for commuters and residents including travel to and from excursions

o Complete curfew check by visiting each dorm room on the assigned floor

o Alternate Space Duty – Walk program participants to and from secondary location of classes

o Lunch Duty – Supervise lunch break for commuters and residents

o On Call – Responsible for overnight issues and/or emergencies if needed

• Ensuring the safety of participants while at the dorm, SPB, alternate studio space, and during outings

• Enforcing rules, regulations, and policies of SPB, dorm, and alternate studio space

• Enforcing weekly dorm deep-cleaning and encouraging general tidiness

• Assisting with check-in and check-out of participants at the beginning and the end of the program including escorting to and from Philadelphia International Airport if needed

• Planning and executing one (1) group activity for resident dancers during the 5-week intensive

• Reporting any illnesses, accidents, or behavior issues to the Resident Manager

• Reporting any cases of lost, damaged, or stolen property to the Resident Manager

• Disseminating information and announcements to participants during floor meetings as scheduled by the Resident Manager

• Attending weekly Resident Staff meetings as scheduled by the Resident Manager

• Other duties and administrative tasks as assigned by the Resident Manager and/or the School of Philadelphia Ballet Staff

Required Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Previous experience working with students in a Camp or educational, mentorship, or residential setting preferred.

• Knowledge of classical ballet is a plus

Required Competencies:

• Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships within a diverse and multicultural environment.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to collaborate well with others across all functional areas.

• Take appropriate steps to comply with, promote and enforce safe work practices within each area of responsibility in accordance with policies and protocols.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• CPR/First Aid/AED certification

• PA State Background Check

• Child Abuse Clearance

• FBI Criminal Clearance prior to start date

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Organizational Diversity

The Philadelphia Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are deeply committed to cultivating and sustaining an organization that is equitable, fair, and inclusive in artistic expression and organizational behavior, policy, and practice. We embrace multicultural diversity both on and off stage and strive to be an organization where all communities feel a sense of belonging. We hold each other and ourselves accountable to these intentions every day.