Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the Program Director, the Art Instructor will lead classes in painting/design with water colors, acrylics, mixed media, and other craft related projects. The Art Instructor will build positive relationships with program participants and insure the safety, well-being, and involvement of participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Selects art projects
• Identify and notifiy supervisor of materials that will be required for successful completion of project
• Demonstrates techniques and procedures for art curriculum
• Observes students work to define students progress or to make suggestions
• Maintains a clean and safe workspace
• Represents the YMCA and interacts with members in a friendly, engaging and professional manner

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/ Experience Required:

• Associate's degree preferred. 
• Diversified knowledge and experience in teaching various art forms, such as painting, sketching, sculpting, and other art mediums to a variety of ages and abilities.

Certifications/Trainings Required:

• Must obtain within 30 days of employment and maintain current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and AED.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.  The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements

• Associate's degree preferred. 
• Diversified knowledge and experience in teaching various art forms, such as painting, sketching, sculpting, and other art mediums to a variety of ages and abilities.

Summary

This position requires a minimum age of 18 years old.

The Tampa YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.