Youth Program Summer Camp Instructor I, Smeltzer - Sherwood Park, Canada - Strathcona County

Strathcona County

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Sherwood Park, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

This posting is for one hourly position starting mid-June with an expected end date of August 23, 2024.

The Visual Arts Instructor I's work within a team environment to develop and implement creative, age-appropriate programs for Strathcona County in the areas of pottery, fused glass, painting, drawing, fibre arts, sewing, paper crafts, contemporary art interpretation, and games.

This position will report to the Visual Arts Programmer at Smeltzer House Visual Arts Centre.

The programs you will lead, or support include:

Summer camps from Monday
Friday from 8:00 am 5:00 pm

Other programs that you may occasionally support include:

Community programs scheduled from Monday
Sunday from 9:00 am
12:00 pm and 4:00 pm
9:00 pm (child/ youth/ adult)
Group programming occurring on weekend mornings and afternoons from 9:00 am 4:00 pm and weekday evenings from 4:00 pm 9:00 pm (Example: Brownies, Girl Guides, Birthday Parties, etc.)

Responsibilities

Provide children and youth with an inclusive, positive, safe, and creative learning experience
Provide safe supervision to participants engaged in visual art programs
Plan, organize, schedule, and present art activities, games, outdoor play, and other activities
Provide support to the operation of summer programs such as registration administration, daily attendance records, communication with parents, and accurate recording and monitoring of specific registrants' information
Daily set up and cleanup of activity site(s)
Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
Provide daily feedback and communicate any incidents that occurred in the program, event, or camp to a supervisor

Skills and Qualifications

Positive, proven leadership and teambuilding skills
Ability to maintain high standards of respect, safety, quality, and cooperation
Timemanagement skills and the ability to work with mínimal supervision
Outstanding problem solving and communication skills
Classroom management skills
Minimum Grade 10 completed and demonstrated experience working with children
Experience and passion in visual arts, fine crafts, and/or recreation would be an asset
Strathcona County's Leaders in Training program is considered an asset
Demonstrated experience or skills with some or all of the following art media:
Art fundamentals; painting media, drawing media, art and design
Contemporary art knowledge and interpretation skills in a gallery or museum environment
Cultural Arts and heritage crafts
Knowledge of Indigenous culture, art, and history
Experience interpreting curriculumconnected arts programming
Ceramic arts; pottery techniques, handbuilding, wheelthrowing, surface decoration
Glass fusing, slumped forms, familiarity with glass studio tools and operation
Fibre arts, têxtiles and sewing
Multidisciplinary art skills are considered an asset

Conditions of Employment

Submission of Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
Current First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification Ability to lift 20lbs. and supply totes as part of the job duties and stand for extended periods of time

Who we are:

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta.

Our vision is to become Canada's most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.

Why Join Strathcona County:
(depending on position)

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
Extended health and dental coverage
Health and wellness spending account
Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
Retirement and pension programs
Paid and unpaid leave programs
Earned day off program
Employee and family assistance program
Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities.
Wellbeing programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace.

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.