Creative Arts Instructor

Creative Arts Instructor (Hourly) Position Details

Requisition #: req
8618

Department:
Recreation

Location:

SENIOR CENTER

Benefit Category:
Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights

Employment Type:

Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $15.16 - 19.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)

Selection Process:
Final date to receive applications is 11:59 p.m. MT on 9/22/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager.

You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

Post-Offer Requirements:
Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position).

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

The City of Fort Collins Recreation Department creates exceptional programs to serve an exceptional community. Our programs are an opportunity for individuals to learn new skills, find new passions, stay active, and connect with their peers and others in the community.

Do you have a specific skillset and passion for stained glass, knitting, woodworking, or Latin style dancing
? And do you enjoy sharing it and teaching it to others? Creative Arts instructors will enjoy spending time with community members across the lifespan, creating a positive and supportive learning environment, and demonstrating a passion to teach community members.

This is a part-time, fluctuating hourly position that plans for and teaches classes year-round. Program hours vary depending on instructor schedule. Evening and weekend availability required.

• Maintains active supervision of class participants which can vary in age, ensuring safety and awareness of individual’s whereabouts during all class times.
• Plans and prepares progressive, age-appropriate lessons in specified area of instruction, monitoring participant progress to meet individual and group needs.
• Utilizes developmentally appropriate guidance strategies to redirect participants and encourage participation and engagement.
• Conducts positive, respectful interactions with participants and their families including greetings and departures and communication of skill-based progress and/or behavior guidance/supports needed.
• Manages classroom space including set-up and clean-up of all equipment and materials.
• Ensures the safe and appropriate use of all tools, equipment, and space specific to specialized activity.
• Manages activity supply inventory and communicating purchasing requests to the Recreation Coordinator.
• Complies with all City, department, and program policies and procedures.
• Attends recreation staff meetings and required trainings as scheduled.

This position is not responsible for the direct supervision of any City employees. Experienced instructors may assist the Recreation Coordinator with supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable law which may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. This position may also supervise volunteers.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Minimum age is 18.

Education and/or Experience

• At least six (6) months of informal experience or knowledge in the area and genuine interest in working with desired populations which could include…