Pottery Program Instructor II - Part Time

  • CITY OF LOVELAND, COLORADO
  • 500 E. Third Street, Loveland, Colorado
  • Mar 14, 2024
Part Time Education and Training

Job Description

Provides quality instruction or modifications of activities and programs for the benefit of the participants. The days of work and hours will vary with each class. This position will report to a Recreation Coordinator.

The salary range for this position is $15.16- $20.47, depending on qualifications and experience.

Position will remain open until filled.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Instruct registered participants
  • Develop and implement age appropriate lesson plan
  • Performs assigned classroom duties related to the specified activity
    • Pottery duties include firing and loading kiln
  • Inspect environment and equipment to ensure safety
  • Handle emergencies according to established procedures
  • Complete administrative tasks such as skill assessment of participants, attendance sheets, class evaluations, class descriptions for brochures and provide make-up sessions as required.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

Volunteers assisting in the activity or program.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, skills and abilities:
  • Knowledge of activity required.
  • Strong oral communication skills are necessary and required.
  • Work with a diverse group of people effectively and diplomatically. Strong customer service skills are required and necessary.
  • Handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment, and with diplomacy is expected.
  • Understand, learn and use adaptations, accommodations and physical assistance techniques required for individuals with disabilities as needed.
  • Handle confidential information.
  • Competent organizational and planning skills


Core Competencies:

Accountability, Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness

Education and/or experience:

Course work in recreation, education or related field preferred. Previous participation in and sound knowledge of the activity is preferred. Previous experience teaching or co-teaching of the designated programming preferred.

Licensure and/or certifications:

Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.

Material and equipment directly used:

Basic office machines, audio-visual equipment, telephone, kiln

Working conditions and physical requirements:

Must be able to physically lead and demonstrate the skill and/or activity in an indoor setting. Will be required to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends. May require pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, moving and positioning up to 25 pounds.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Non Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:
  • Retirement - 457 employee funded plan
  • Medical Leave - Up to 48 hours accrued. Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked


Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

A criminal history background check, including a criminal sex offender search, will be obtained pre-employment.

Job Address

500 E. Third Street, Loveland, Colorado 80537 United States View Map