Contract Arts Head Counselor/Instructor - Cape Coral, United States - City of Cape Coral

Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes

IMPORTANT: Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete ALL employment, education, licenses/certifications, and skills fields within the online application. The application is the primary record for determining your employment eligibility. You may attach a resume and cover letter to provide information in a different format, but your resume should never include information not already in the application fields. Do not use SEE RESUME in any of the application fields.
*Pre-interview assessment/tests pertinent to the required job skills may be required.THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF CAPE CORAL EMPLOYEESAND THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO APPLY.

This is a contract position governed by the terms and conditions of the employment agreement.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for creating lesson plans, organizing and instruction of all of the Fine Arts for Kids and Winter Art Camp class programs and recreational activities; Teaching specific areas within the fine arts and/or performing arts including music, dance, visual art, and art history; Supervision of and safety of participants, combined with implementation and adherence to lesson plans and City policies.
• Skill in written, verbal, electronic, and visual communications for the effective expression and clarity.
• Ability to interact with all participants constantly and consistently.
• Ability to be adaptable to performing under frequent deadlines, re-prioritization of tasks and assignments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks,
• Ability to apply sound judgment and interpretation based on acquired knowledge.
• Ability to give and receive instructions and apply consistent courtesy and tact in public contact and/or confrontational situations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret problems and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of report and record maintenance principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of City-wide administrative regulations and City-wide departmental policies.
• Knowledge of assigned Department's/Division's policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.Individuals assigned to this classification must report to work per their assigned schedule. Parks and Recreation staff must be willing to workdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or GED required; a college degree in the arts is preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in teaching the fine and/or performing arts is required.
• Experience working with and teaching children is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within ninety (90) days of hire.

MINIMUM STANDARDS REQUIRED:

• Tasks are performed inside and outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain. The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods. Tasks may require some unassisted lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of lightweight objects up to 20 pounds. Tasks may require prolonged periods of visual concentration or keyboard/mouse use.
• Requires the ability to speak, hear (perceive sound) and/or signal people to convey and exchange information; differentiate between colors or shades of color; read a variety of materials, at times complex; apply principles of rational problem-solving; record and deliver information, explain procedures, issue and follow oral and written instructions; and communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English as primary language while performing job duties.