What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Residential Supervisor position at Sarasota Ballet Of Florida?
Job Description
Job Description
Department : Education
Location : Sarasota, FL
Reports To : Residential Supervisor
Start Date : June 19, 2025
End Date : July 26, 2025
Position Status : Temporary / Seasonal
Salary : Stipend of $500 per week plus room and board
The Sarasota Ballet is looking to find an experienced, dynamic and compassionate individual to assist in leading our team of residential staff for our renowned Summer Intensive program.
About The Sarasota Ballet School Summer Intensive :
The Summer Intensive is a training program for young dancers and aspiring professionals ages 12-22. Over 5 weeks, students participate in a thorough schedule of classes at our locations around Sarasota taught by our esteemed Education faculty. Students who stay in the dorms will experience a supportive environment and build their life skills and independence. The Summer Intensive will have approximately 175 students, with around 100 of those participating in the residential experience. The residential students and staff will be living in the brand new Atala Hall located on The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus, just minutes from Sarasota Ballet studios.
Classes will take place in the various locations from 9 : 30 am to 4 : 30 pm Monday through Friday and 9 : 30 am to 12 : 30 pm on Saturday’s. At the culmination of the five weeks, students will have performances at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Throughout the week, in the evening’s residence staff will facilitate light activities on or off campus. On weekends, the Residential Supervisor will be responsible for planning on-campus events as well as chaperoning planned activities in the local area.
Assistant Residential Supervisor :
The Assistant Residential Supervisor is responsible for helping to create and maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive residential environment for adolescents living away from home. As well as assisting in managing the Resident Counselors, the Assistant Residential Supervisor will also be required to assist in any administrative tasks in relation to the student’s residential experience.
The Assistant Residential Supervisor’s shifts will be both day and night. This is a full-time, live-in job and there will not be time for other work or outside commitments. The Assistant Residential Supervisor will be in charge of managing the Resident Counselors.
The Assistant Residential Supervisor will receive two days off per week (not necessarily consecutive). They will work a mixture of day and night shifts throughout the five-week program. The Assistant Residential Supervisor will live in the residential dormitories with the students in their own individual room.
Main Duties include but are not limited to :
- In collaboration with Residential Supervisor, manage, oversee and assign all duties of Residential Counselors
- Be a contact for all parental inquiries and keep good communication with the staff at The Sarasota Ballet
- Report any concerns to Residential Supervisor and Education Administrative Manager and / or Education Director in a timely manner
- Assist in any duties required by The Sarasota Ballet during day shifts including being on-site at any of our studio locations
- Oversee processing of student mail and packages
- Interface with Sarasota Ballet Education staff
- Assist in overseeing meals and ensure students are getting adequate nutrition.
- Assist with overseeing organization and implementation of all recreational activities, excursions, and other events at New College of Florida; creating fun and engaging programming for students
- Assist with overseeing dorm check ins and check outs and ensure students are keeping both rooms and common areas in a sanitary, organized manner.
- Keep a keen eye out for signs of stress, homesickness, culture shock, health problems, drug or alcohol abuse, and any other matters affecting student health and safety.
- Monitor and enforce any Health and Safety Protocols including COVID-19
- Assist in overseeing and enforcing curfews and bedtimes.
- Ensure a positive, supportive and nurturing environment for all students.
- When necessary, assist with transporting students to doctors’ appointments
- Maintain an understanding of The Sarasota Ballet’s policies and emergency procedures.
- Assist with new student orientation weekly to any incoming residents.
- Assist in supervising and ensuring all students are waking up with adequate time, maintaining proper hygiene and maintaining an organized environment in their dorm room.
- Assist in overseeing the packing of lunches for any student requiring assistance or any student who is ill for the day.
- Transport any students that become injured or ill throughout the day back to the dorms.
- Oversee transportation of students to correct locations in the Sarasota Ballet School Vans
- Attend the phone for all summer related emergencies from families of boarding students throughout the program.
- Help out with organization and implementation of all recreational activities, excursions, and other events at New College of Florida and off campus
- Assist with overseeing daily attendance of students.
Qualifications :
Desired Qualifications :
Compensation :
Alongside the weekly stipend, the Residential Supervisor will receive room and board at New College of Florida. Additionally, all admission prices to planned excursions will be covered.
Residential staff are responsible for the costs of transportation to / from Sarasota. The Sarasota Ballet does not provide transportation or cover travel fees.
The Sarasota Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Exact start date is to be confirmed but is likely to be around June 19. Staff will be required to move out following the completion of employment July 26, 2025
The Sarasota Ballet values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran’s status or any other protected category. The Sarasota Ballet is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from populations underrepresented in the arts are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary : $500