What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Assistant Instructor - Part-Time position at Downers Grove Park District?
Art Assistant Instructor
About us: The Downers Grove Park District offers quality parks, facilities and programs for people of all ages to enjoy and explore. Home to 48 parks, a recreation center, history museum, nature center, golf course, community center and more, there’s something for everyone at Downers Grove Park District! Learn more at dgparks.org.
The Opportunity: As an Art Assistant Instructor you’ll be responsible for assisting the Art Instruction with the implementation of recreational youth and adult art programs. You will mostly work out of the Lincoln Center, but may be required to work at sites located at other facilities and parks within the district, as needed.
What you get:
In exchange for your time and talent, this part time position pays $14 per hour and includes a free fitness membership to 4500 Fitness.
When you’ll work:
Part-time; variable. Schedules are flexible based on class needs and staff availability.
A Day in the Life:
- Assist the Lead Art Instructor in preparing for classes and activities
- Assist in instructing classes while adapting to participants’ learning styles, abilities and interests; implement different approaches to teaching techniques and skills
- Assist in implementing and enforcing class rules for safety and behavior
- Maintain courteous and effective communication between staff, participants and/or parents
- Report any incidents/accidents to the Supervisor immediately. Complete and submit accident/incident forms
- Inventory art supplies; requisition when as needed
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents immediately
- Attend staff meetings, trainings and special events as scheduled by the Recreation Supervisor
- Understand, communicate, and enforce Park District rules and policies to campers and the public
- Cover for Lead Art Instructor if needed
About you:
- Can successfully work independently and part of a team to achieve assigned goals
- Ability to provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers
- Able to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees, participants and the public
- Can assume a positive and active role in classes
- Ability to be firm with participants when necessary, enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of all participants, facilities, and equipment
What sets us apart:
- Flexible hours
- Supportive and friendly coworkers
- Collaborative and connected management
- Develop your problem-solving, communication, and leadership experience
- Work for a Distinguished Agency Park District
The Downers Grove Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer which has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the District, which bases employment upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of an individual’s actual or perceived race (including but not limited to traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, citizenship status, work authorization status, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, disability, association with a person with a disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, unfavorable discharge from military service or military status, civil union partnership, order of protection status, pregnancy, childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process may contact HR at careers@dgparks.org
The District is required by Illinois Statute (70 ILCS 1205/8-23) to obtain a criminal conviction information concerning applicants, and shall perform a criminal background check for applicant for all positions, including the position for which you have applied. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions. Conviction of offenses enumerated in subsection (c) of said statute shall automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration for working for the District. All other convictions shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration, but rather, the conviction will be considered in relationship to the specific job.
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