Recreation Specialist; Enrichment Art Instructor

City of Carson’s Parks and Recreation Division is seeking a passionate and experienced Recreation Specialist – Art Instructor to support our Enrichment Program.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in visual arts with experience teaching or assisting in structured art programs. They should be comfortable working with diverse age groups and able to instruct across a range including but not limited to drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and sewing. A bachelor's degree in Art, Fine Arts, Art Education, or a related field is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and passionate about using the arts to engage and inspire the community.

* Job posting is open continuous until filled*

• This is a part-time position (FLSA: non-exempt), limited to 960 hours per fiscal year.
• Typical work schedule will vary; weekday hours vary between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM and Saturday hours vary between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Must be 18 years old and older.

Under general supervision, conduct special interest classes at various recreation centers; this position will also assist the reservations section by inputting and maintaining classes, activities, registration and managing the department’s social media pages; and to perform related duties as required. (These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

• Plans, organizes and instructs special interest classes or programs.
• Develops and schedules classes for various age groups.
• Prepares reports on the status of the special interest class or program as needed.
• May be assigned duties as a sports official on an urgency basis.

Completion of formal education sufficient to assure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance and demonstrable proficiency in an appropriate area.

• Special interest area of instruction; correct English usage.

• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and deal tactfully with the public.

Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Applications must be complete and include any and all required documents. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the recruitment process, which will consist of the following sections:

• SME review, no weight
• Selection Interview, 100%

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and/or change the above exam types and/or weights. Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant’s indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment.

NOTE:

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualifying candidates will be interviewed and considered for employment on a first come-first served basis. Candidates interested in these positions are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The City of Carson is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and strive to build collaborative teams that reflect the rich diversity of our community. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age (40 and over), military and veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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