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Recreation Instructor - Pottery at City and County of Broomfield, CO

City and County of Broomfield, CO · Broomfield, United States Of America · Onsite

$37,897.00  -  $51,251.00

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About the Department

The Broomfield Recreation Department is looking for a skilled Pottery Instructor to teach pottery skills to Recreation Center patrons. This position provides instruction and support in the pottery classroom.  Course objectives include and are not limited to teaching wheel and handbuilding skills levels, knowledge of kilns, and communication skills with children and adults.

This position is scheduled Wednesday and Saturday 10 AM - 1 PM. Hours may vary based on program changes. 

All employees of the City and County of Broomfield receive a pass to use any Broomfield Recreation Facility for FREE!

Salary Range: $18.22 - $24.64/hour

Position Duties

 (Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position.  The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required.  The City and County of Broomfield retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential tasks and additional functions of the job at any time.  Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.)

  • Designs courses for classroom environment.  

  • Develops and plans class curriculum

  • Purchases supplies and provides a supply list of items students will need to purchase for class.

  • Fosters a creative learning environment.

  • Announces class registrations and deadlines

  • Provides a safe and non intimidating learning environment

  • Enforces all rules and regulations of the program

  • Assists in daily/weekly cleaning, maintenance and safety inspections

  • Handles emergency situations by calling appropriate staff and agencies.

  • Provides feedback to participants

  • Provides basic assistance regarding equipment and supplies

  • Attends scheduled meetings as required

  • Responsible for proper use and care of materials, equipment, site and facility use

  • Maintains a high degree of visibility in the classroom area, while on duty.

  • Assist with birthday parties

  • Communicates with participants to pick up art pieces.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • 8th grade education or equivalent.  Valid AED, first aid and CPR certifications preferred

Experience

  • One year of responsible arts and crafts pottery experience.

  • Previous experience in an organized recreation program and experience working with the public in providing program instructions and customer service preferred.  


Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however  education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry.

  • Must be 18 years of age.

Other Qualifications

(The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities and neuro-differences to perform the essential functions.)

  • Exert up to 50 lbs. Of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. Force constantly to life, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

  • Must provide a safe and enjoyable environment for the mixture of ages participating.

  • Noise level is moderate.

  • Required to have a full range of physical movement.

  • Visual abilities including close, distant, depth, peripheral are required.

  • Physical demands include but are not limited to utilizing equipment and tools, maintenance of equipment, set up and take down.  

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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