Visual Arts Instructor
Why should you join our team?
YMCA Calgary is actively building healthy communities – join us in creating a better Calgary. YMCA Calgary opened its doors in 1902, and since then we have evolved into a vibrant charitable organization that responds to the needs and health of the community.
Guided by four core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary develop and delivers quality programs and services that promote the health of the community and provides opportunities for all Calgarians to belong, grow, thrive and lead. Our team of staff and volunteers are committed to creating a positive impact in the community through our health and wellness programs, child care and early education programs, community outreach programs (such as Indigenous, youth at risk, and cultural integration programs), leadership programs, camp experiences and much more.
YMCA Calgary serves the community at our six health and wellness locations, six child care centres, two outdoor camp locations and 60 community outreach locations. Join us in building healthy communities!
Visual Arts Instructor: Part-time
Location: Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky RidgeSalary: $19.71/hr – $24.63/hrStart Date: Immediate
*Visual Arts Instructors must be 18 years of age or older.
You can make an impact in the community – locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:
- Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children
- Program discounts
- Ongoing leadership development and opportunities
- Leadership award opportunities
- Scholarship opportunities
- Paid recertification and training
What qualifications are we looking for?
We strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following:
- Associated degree(s) or diploma(s) or degree(s)/diploma(s) in progress in related field: visual arts, teaching, working with children or adults, seniors and/or adults with disabilities.
- Previous experience teaching/working in the field.
- Meet and maintain any other specific licensing requirements.
- Current Intermediate (Standard) First Aid and CPR C certification (CPR recertified within the last 12 months).
- Evidence of a clear Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Three professional references required.
What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?
Visual Arts Instructors will:
- Prepare lesson plans, teach and educate participants (children & youth, and/or adults & seniors) in visual arts skills, according to the curriculum.
- Help develop/offer input to the current curriculum, in alignment with the growth and development of all arts programming initiatives.
- Assure the health and safety of participants by following health and safety practices and regulations.
- Provide a safe, fun, engaging, creative and supportive environment for participants and volunteers.
- Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
- Strong attention to detail and exceptional follow-through.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
- Effectively communicates in a variety of settings.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure best delivery of customer/client experience, consistency in program offerings etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Ensure the space and its equipment are being treated safely and appropriately.
What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?
Our employees embody the YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies:
- Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
- Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
- Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
- Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
- Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
- Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
- Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.
Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement.
YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.
Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.
All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please contact careers@calgary.ymca.ca.
