This position is for Crew Trainers whose main residence is more than 45 miles away from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
General responsibilities of Resident Advisors:
- Provide general Habitat (dormitory) supervision and care for trainees.
- Assist with behavior problems, homesickness and physical illness of trainees.
- Assist with severe weather and fire evacuation procedures.
- Assist Habitat personnel in monitoring maintenance and safety issues concerning Habitat facilities.
- Serve as positive role model for trainees at all times.
- Abide by all rules and regulations of the Habitat.
- Maintain and clean common RA living areas.
Specific duties and privileges of Resident Advisors:
- Resident Advisor Crew Trainers receive housing and meals in exchange for completing assigned RA duties.
- A Ward Room facility is provided to act as a living room for Resident Assistants.
- RAs remain in assigned Habitat room and perform on-call duties from 10 p.m. - 7 a.m., Sunday through Saturday on a rotating basis. RAs will rotate approximately once every 3-6 weeks; provide care and transportation for any trainee requiring off-site medical assistance; and serve as a point of contact for any trainee needs that arise during these hours.
- The Habitats are tobacco- and alcohol-free facilities and accommodate staff in two-person dorm-style rooms with community restrooms.
- An RA may be placed in Habitat I, Habitat II or Habitat III (at Aviation Challenge), as determined by the needs of the program. Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are provided free of charge in the Space Camp Crew Galley. Meal privileges are non-transferable and food items may be taken only for personal consumption. During slow seasons and holidays some meals may not be available due to the Crew Galley operating schedule.
- Neglect of RA responsibilities or abuse of privileges will result in disciplinary action, as well as loss of RA position, housing and meal benefits. All RA trainers shall be employees at will.