Wrangler

Description

PURPOSE: 

To provide support to the Staging Staff and the Rehearsal Department by escorting child performers during rehearsals and performances. To ensure the safety of each child.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•    Assumes “guardianship” when scheduled for wrangler shifts
•    Arrives at the Rehearsal Department office 15 minutes prior to each service
•    Works collaboratively with the Rehearsal Department/Studio Teacher(s) assigned to each service to ensure the safety of each child
•    Assists parents/guardians with the sign-in process before and after each service 
•    Reports any unexpected absences or late arrivals immediately to the Rehearsal Department
•    Distributes ID badges/name tags to child performers, as needed
•    Escorts child performers to rehearsal spaces both within the WMOH grounds and external venues
•    Listens for the page for the children to come to stage during rehearsals and performances
•    Assists with keeping children quiet in the wings and general backstage areas
•    Assists Studio Teachers to determine the most safe and efficient paths to and from the stage (and/or dressing rooms).
•    Accompanies children to their stage entrance(s) and remains present through their stage exit(s)
•    Remains aware of scene changes and potentially dangerous technical elements when waiting off-stage with the children for their stage entrances and/or exits
•    Escorts child performers to dressing rooms, as directed
•    Works collaboratively with Dressers to ensure dressing room protocol
•    Remains aware of any health issues or allergies the child performers might have (medicine, nuts, dairy, gluten, etc) & communicates with the Rehearsal Department accordingly
•    Remains with all children until they are picked-up from rehearsals/performances by known parent/guardian
•    Supervises children during on-site breaks
•    Performs other job-related duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT OR MACHINES, IF ANY, THAT MUST BE OPERATED TO PERFORM THE POSITION ACCEPTABLY:   
•    General office equipment 
•    Elevator

WORKING CONDITIONS: 
•    Indoors with temperature and noise levels typical of this environment
 

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience

PREREQUISITE SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have reliable daily attendance and punctuality, as well as a professional appearance
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Provides a welcoming and friendly environment for all children employed by San Francisco Opera as well as guardians/parents 
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, late night services, and split shifts
• Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner while working in an environment with a high level of noise and distractions
• Must have the ability to work in onstage conditions: to see clearly in low-light situations such as are common backstage and in the theatre; walk and stand on complex stage settings throughout day-to-day activities
• Must be willing to undergo the Live Scan process prior to working with Children

Salary : $20 - $20