(Seasonal) Weekend Chaperone

POSITION SUMMARY:

Each summer, Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy hosts students from across the country at our six-week Summer and Collegiate Intensive training programs. Housing opportunities for students traveling to the area are provided at a local university. The Otto M. Budig Academy is in search of Weekend Chaperones for off-campus activities throughout the summer of 2026 (June 17, 2026 – July 19, 2026). Within this role, chaperones are responsible for the safety, care, and well-being of students attending off-campus events and activities. Weekend Chaperones supervise resident students participating in activities at major amusement and community venues in the greater Cincinnati area.

COMPENSATION

• Rate: $16 per hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Chaperone students on weekend and evening outings and ensure their safety and well-being from pick-up through drop-off at the residence hall.
• Establish ground rules for weekend trips and designate group sizes and expectations.
• Account for and distribute event tickets to students.
• Account for and distribute monetary vouchers for student meals (if outings occur during meal times).
• Coordinate with bus drivers in determining drop-off and pick-up locations and procedures.
• Act as first responder for all student emergencies and get in touch with student emergency contacts and the Student Services Manager in the event of an incident.

KEY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in customer care and the supervision of minors. Experience with student housing programs strongly preferred.
• Exceptional moral character and an ability to lead by example.
• Proven leadership, mentorship, customer service, and listening skills.
• Experience with pre-professional ballet training and summer intensive programs.
• Highly responsible and flexible individual with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Commitment to the values and culture of Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy.
• Passion for student service.
• Strong commitment to ensuring the protection and safety of minors.
• Nurturing demeanor with the ability to enforce disciplinary action when necessary.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and attitudes, and an ability to communicate with a wide spectrum of individuals.
• Self-motivated, independent worker with strong organizational and time management skills.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Candidate will be subject to a criminal background, motor vehicle, and credit check.
• Potential activity dates include June 17, 20, 21, 27, 28, and July 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 18, and 19.
• Candidate need not be available for all chaperone dates. Please indicate dates of availability in your application and cover letter.

EXPECTED WORK HOURS AND TRAVEL:

• Hours vary by scheduled activity.
• Required work hours include a one-hour training session (date and time TBD).
• Chaperones are to meet at the Residence Hall and travel with residents by bus.

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

At Cincinnati Ballet, we support boundless creativity! We believe every dancer, dreamer, and doer brings something extraordinary to our organization, regardless of background, ability, or pointe shoe size. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identification, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. We invite you to join us!

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Resident Housing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16