Adult ART Instructor

Job Title: Adult Art Instructor

Department: Recreation

Reports to: Recreation Manager - Youth Programming

Job Class: Regular Part-Time, Non-exempt

Work Hours: Variable hours depending on agreed times/dates for art classes. Up to 10 hours per week. Working weekends may be required.

Pay rate: $25+ DOQ

Position Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Recreation Manager – Youth Programming, the Adult Arts Instructor will perform instructional art lessons to participants in a safe and positive learning environment. The Adult Arts Instructor is responsible for setting up, conducting, and cleaning up for art classes. Acts as a representative of the Park District, ensuring class operates according to park district policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct adult participants on art programming.
• Gathers and assembles necessary equipment before class begins.
• Teaches in a safe and positive manner.
• Communicates regularly with the Recreation Manager – Youth Programming on any problems or concerns toward the program.
• Arrives on time and prepared for class.
• Create daily lesson plans to keep timely and organized class sessions.
• Reports any lost or damaged equipment to the Recreation Manager – Youth Programming
• Interacts with participants in a positive and professional manner.
• Provide fair instruction to all participants regardless of skill level
• Interacts effectively and professionally with both members of the public and internal employees for events.
• Responds to all safety and emergency situations following all required protocols and notifying necessary staff.
• Arrives 15 minutes prior to class time to set up for the class.
• Fills out appropriate accident/incident reports.
• Attends all regularly scheduled meetings or trainings.
• Work hours will be specific to sport category, as directed by Recreation Manager – Youth Programming
• Performs other related duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 18 years of age or older.
• CPR and AED certified within (6) months of hiring (District provided).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with arts instruction.
• Previous experience with working with a variety of art mediums
• Ability to plan for art instruction 
• Bi-Lingual 

Competencies

• Ability to interact positively with the public.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make decisions objectively based on customer service.
• Ability to work independently in day-to-day operations with general direction of the Recreation Manager – Youth Programming.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere, while promoting the Park District's mission statement, vision and core values.
• Ability to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations.
• Ability to receive constructive criticism and/or supervision.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to new situations.
• Possess enthusiasm and drive with a desire to accomplish goals and objectives.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting, standing, and occasional lifting. May require lifting-up to 25 lbs. to set up athletic classes
• Will be required to work indoors and outdoors, which may lead to hot and cold weather and related outdoor conditions, noise, dust, etc., when working throughout the facilities.