<p>The Instructor III - Arts position is responsible for teaching specific arts and crafts classes to children and/or adults in a recreational setting. Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants.</p> <p>The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.</p> <p>The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).</p> <p>This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department's mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.</p> <p>GENERAL COMPETENCIES</p> <p>Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:</p> <ul> <li>Work with the public, while providing a fun, positive, and safe environment </li><li>Demonstrate knowledge of specific art mediums and subject matter </li><li>Demonstrate knowledge of art materials and their use </li><li>Help plan, organize, implement and promote classes and activities </li><li>Communicate and interact tactfully with the public and establish effective working relationships with other employees </li><li>Act as an ambassador for the department and the art program </li></ul> <p>All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergency situations.</p> <p>Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks</p> <ul> <li>Teaches arts and/or fine crafts to children and/or adults </li><li>Maintains a safe recreational atmosphere </li><li>Develops lesson plans and artwork samples </li><li>Gives regular/new demonstrations of arts and/or crafts techniques </li><li>Secures class materials as needed and prepares such for class </li><li>Tracks attendance and instructor hours for all classes </li><li>Pottery Instructors will load and unload gas and electric kilns </li><li>Maintains regular and punctual attendance </li></ul> <p>Other Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.</p> <p>Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>Must be at least 21 years of age </li><li>High school diploma or GED </li><li>Training and/or education demonstrating proficiency in art or fine craft </li><li>Arts Instructor III must have a minimum two years of experience and a high level of specialized knowledge of fine art and fine craft mediums </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>First Aid, CPR and AED certification </li><li>Experience in teaching </li></ul> <p>Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.</p> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <p>This position requires a low degree of physical stamina and strength, including the ability to:</p> <ul> <li>Frequently sit, stand and walk through a multi-level facility </li><li>Occasionally squat, bend, kneel, twist, climb, balance and reach overhead </li><li>Frequently lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds </li><li>Constantly use hands and fingers for fine manipulation; occasionally use light and firm grasp </li><li>Frequently see objects up close to perform office tasks and far away to observe activity for safety hazards or problems </li><li>Constantly use hearing to interact with guests and staff and recognize trouble outside of view </li></ul> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS</p> <p>Work is constantly performed indoors with occasional outdoor activity. Indoor and outdoor work is performed in a high public use, multilevel recreation facility where loud noise and multiple events and activities at one time may cause a distraction. Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.</p> <p>Required Materials and Equipment</p> <p>Arts and crafts materials and equipment. Basic computer knowledge for completion of electronic timesheets.</p> <p>PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen. There may be additional pre-employment requirements depending on the nature of the position.</p> <p>We are a caring, courteous, team-oriented organization committed to public service excellence. Employees thrive in a culture that is respectful, professional and diverse. Our work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees. Westminster is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>