Job Description

Music Building Supervisors

One of our core values at St. Michaels University School is respect. With this in mind, we acknowledge that our school rests in the heart of Straits Salish territory, a living culture with its own rites, ceremonies, and unfolding history. We honour the Esquimalt, Songhees, and WSANE? peoples - whose homelands we share and whom we recognize as our neighbours.

We are seeking casual, on-call supervisors to oversee the safe and appropriate use of the Music Building at SMUS' Senior School campus Choir, Band, and Strings rooms during evening practice hours. The Supervisor ensures that boarding students have access to a supportive, structured, and productive environment in which to practice and collaborate. This position supports both the Music Department (SMUS Choir, Band, Strings programs) and the SMUS Boarding community, and as such, the supervisor may also be required to liaise with SMUS Houseparents and the Director of Boarding and Student Life.

Days & Hours of Work:

Sunday through Wednesday; 6:45 PM to 9:45 PM

The successful candidates will have the following skills, background and interests:

Qualifications:

Minimum High School Diploma required. Music experience such as working towards a degree in Music, Music Education, or related field would be an asset. Experience working with youth in an educational environment is an asset. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries. Reliable, responsible, and approachable, with the ability to work independently. Enthusiastic and supportive of students' musical growth. Organized, with the ability to oversee multiple students using different spaces at the same time. Ability to exercise sound judgment and address issues calmly and effectively. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations:

Maintains a consistent supervisory presence in the Music Building during scheduled evening hours. Ensures safe, respectful, and appropriate use of music facilities, instruments, and practice rooms. Supervises boarding students practicing individually or in small groups. Monitors space and communicates with users regarding which rooms are available, and when space needs to be shared. Facilitates a positive and productive practice environment by monitoring and addressing student needs. Provides access to practice rooms and assists with basic student inquiries. Identifies and reports facility or instrument maintenance issues to the Head of Music. Communicates promptly and effectively with the Head of Music regarding student, or facility concerns. Supports the department in fostering student engagement, responsibility, and musical growth outside of class hours. At the end of each shift, ensure that rooms are tidy and reset, with sound and music equipment returned. Other duties as required.

Pay Range:

Hourly pay range: $21.97 - $25.84

Criminal Record Check:

Must pass and maintain a clear Solicitor General criminal record check for the purpose of working with children.

Application Details:

Please apply by

2pm Thursday, October 9, 2025.

About SMUS:

Located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, St. Michaels University School (SMUS) is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 day and boarding school with a global reputation for academic excellence.

Our students from over 30 countries all over the world have opportunities in academics, athletics, arts, leadership, service and outdoor education, and are inspired by an extraordinary staff committed to character growth and preparing students for what lies ahead in life. The school's Mission shapes these endeavours: Our school seeks the excellence in all of us, with passion and compassion. We are a community shaped by the pursuit of truth and goodness, providing outstanding preparation for life.

At St. Michaels University School, we seek to employ and empower individuals who wish to forge impactful relationships and careers that place our students at the centre. We firmly believe that expanding our diversity while adjusting our practice will lead to becoming the community we envision - a place where staff and students share a sense that they fully belong.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $21.97-$25.84 per hour

Expected hours: 3 - 12 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person