Boston Ballet · 13 hours ago
2026 Residential Counselors: Summer Dance Program & Junior Summer Intensive
Boston, Massachusetts
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBoston Ballet is seeking a team of Residential Counselors to support their summer programs for students aged 9-18. The role involves creating a safe and nurturing environment, overseeing student activities, and addressing their needs during the programs.
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Responsibilities
Acting as role models / resources for students
Helping students navigate roommate conflicts, homesickness, etc
Hosting regular social/recreational programs, either for small or large student groups
Hosting weekly floor meetings for their cohort
Reporting concerns about individual students' safety and wellbeing to program leadership
Overseeing students during transitions between classes, meals, etc
Supervising meals in the Walnut Hill Dining Hall (breakfast / lunch / dinner)
Being available to student needs at the dance studios during the class day
Responding to incoming phone calls and emails from parents
Chaperoning students to off-site appointments suggested by Walnut Hill’s medical staff
Distributing evening and weekend medications
Chaperoning students on off-campus field trips (planned by BBS)
Qualification
Required
Work as part of a large team of peers, where a variety of work styles and personalities are represented
Relate to and communicate with students/parents with empathy and compassion
Make quick, confident decisions and respond well in emergency situations
Remain resilient and establish healthy work-life boundaries
Have at least four weeks of experience working in a supervisory role with children and/or teens
Have turned 18 years old by June 2026
Be available to fully commit to all scheduled shifts, throughout both the day and night. (Other work or school commitments are difficult to accommodate.)
Candidates must have graduated high school in 2025 or earlier. (ie. candidates must be one year out of high school during SDP)
Candidates must be 18 years old by June 1, 2026
Residential Counselors must be First Aid / CPR / AED certified
Candidates must provide Boston Ballet with a report of a physical examination conducted in the preceding 18 months, a certificate of immunization for all immunizations required for working at a camp in Massachusetts, and a current medical history that lists allergies, required medications, and any health conditions or impairments which may affect the individual's activities while attending the program
Benefits
Room and board at Boston University is provided for all staff
Room and board at Walnut Hill School for the Arts is provided for all staff
Company
Boston Ballet
The Boston Ballet is a classical dance studio that educates ballet dance for communities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
The Boston Foundation
2018-12-14Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Chris Byrnes
Chief Financial Officer
Alicia G.
Assistant Director of Community Partnerships
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