Mom & Dad Chaperones

Detroit Summer Intensive 2008
Call for “MOM” & “DAD”
Chaperones
Would you like to be an integral part of young dancers’ experiences as they study here at
Wayne State University in the American Ballet Theatre – Detroit Summer Intensive 2008?
Chaperones Contract Dates:
Thursday, June 19, 2008: Chaperones move into the dorm
through Sunday, July 20, 2008: Chaperones move out of the dorm
Application process begins now
The ABT-Detroit Summer Intensive provides around-the-clock supervision of all student
participants. While we believe that adults provide mature guidance, safety and protection of the ABT-
DSI students, it is necessary that all MOM & DAD Chaperones understand the greater mission of
caring for all students at the intensive. Being an ABT-DSI Chaperone does allow time with your child
attending; however, no MOM & DAD Chaperones will directly supervise their child within daily
activity. All Chaperones—both MOM/DAD and Student-Adult—are essential in fostering and
maintaining a fair and impartial environment.
To begin your application process, have the director(s) of your child’s dance company/school
send a letter of reference regarding their interactions with you as both parent and as a vital member of
the organization. The reference letter should specifically address the applicant’s ability to (1)
effectively contribute to the mission & operations of an organization serving the needs of a large
number of individuals (2) interface with others in a positive and proactive manner and (3) be able to
act as a leader as well as a team member among peers, students, administrators, directors, & artists.
This confidential letter of reference should be sent by the author directly to Kelly Gottesman,
General Manager, ABT-Detroit and must include the name, address, phone number and email address
of both the applicant as well as the author of the letter.
Kelly Gottesman
Email or mail to:
General Manager, ABT-Detroit
kellygman@wayne.edu
4841 Cass Avenue Suite 3226
Detroit, MI 48201
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In the event that you would like to refer others, adults who do not have children attending the
ABT-DSI are also welcomed to apply through the same process.
Based upon this initial review of reference letters, those asked to continue in the process will
complete application paperwork that can be emailed or sent by mail to the applicant. Please indicate
your preferred method of communication within the letter of reference.
Applicants are considered in the order in which they are received and the hiring process will
continue until all positions are filled. MOM/DAD Chaperones who have experience in the medical
field and are comfortable driving a 15-passenger van are strongly encouraged to apply. Please direct
all questions to Kelly Gottesman, General Manager, ABT-Detroit (kellygman@wayne.edu).
ABT Chaperone – Detroit Summer Intensive 2008
Job Description
The ABT – Detroit Summer Intensive Chaperone duties and responsibilities are pivotal to the role that
the Chaperone plays both as an individual and as a member of the Chaperone group that collectively
ensures the utmost safety and accommodations of ABT students as well as the program objectives of
the ABT – Detroit Summer Intensive.
ABT Chaperone duties include:
• Preparation of all facilities used for the ABT – Detroit Summer Intensive;
• Restoring all facilities to their prior condition at its conclusion;
• Around-the-clock supervision of ABT students including the daily schedule of classes and
rehearsals, recreational excursions & weekends;
• A Team-member approach to participation in the daily operations of the intensive;
• Flexibility is essential because various needs arise in the course of each day; chaperone daily
schedule duties may change in order to attend to such needs.
The comprehensive duties and responsibilities of each Chaperone may be augmented and/or amended
based upon the arising needs of the ABT – Detroit Summer Intensive as determined by the Managing
Director.
ABT Chaperone compensation/privileges:
• Full room & board will be provided from June 19, 2008 until check out on July 20, 2008;
• Payment: New Chaperones: $1,200; Returning Chaperones: $1,300
• One daily technique class (as time & scheduled duties allow);
• Assistant General Manager and the Head Chaperone work collectively to schedule one day off
for each individual Chaperone every 7 – 10 days.
Chaperones Contract Dates are Thursday, June 19, 2008 (Chaperones move into the dorm and
duties begin) through Sunday, July 20, 2008 (Chaperones move out of the dorm). Complete
availability is necessary during this entire period.
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