The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking an Arts Lead to join our team!

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

As an Arts Lead, you will provide assistance in planning and implementing a variety of arts programming. If hired, you will create and maintain class schedules and rosters, provide parents with updates on their children's progress, and lead participants while providing instruction.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare lesson plans for assigned participants and areas of responsibility.
Provide curriculum development for arts programming.
Champion diversity and inclusion in all aspects of department, center, and community work.
Lead participants in the program. Demonstrate activities and provide directions.
Create a safe, positive and fun environment, and ensure adherence to YMCA policies.
Keep parents informed of performance and changes pertaining to their child’s classes.
Assist and support leading the arts programs under the directions of program director.
Provide support for performing arts productions, visual arts exhibitions, and events.

Qualifications:

Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
High school graduate or equivalent.
One year or more of related experience (preferred).
Knowledge of child development and classroom or small group management skills.
Previous experience working with youth, preferably in a program setting and with diverse populations.
Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
Ability to instruct youth classes and program activities including the use of tools and equipment.
Possess the knowledge and skills needed to support youth staff and classes.
Food Handlers Permit may be required for specific programs or grant work.
CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in person training as required.
Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).

Wage: $18.97 to $19.97 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Tom Taylor Family YMCA, Gig Harbor, WA

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
Willamette Dental Plan
VSP Vision Plan

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Qualifications

Arts Lead Job Description

Position Summary

The Arts Lead provides assistance with leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants in arts programming under the supervision of the program director. Provides a quality experience to students and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Key Responsibilities

·Plan, lead, and participate in a variety of arts programming.

·Prepare lesson plans for assigned participants and areas of responsibility.

·Responsible for the implementation of activities within the program.

·Provide curriculum development for arts programming.

·Champion diversity and inclusion in all aspects of department, center, and community work.

·Lead participants in the program. Demonstrate activities and provide directions.

·Create a safe, positive and fun environment, and ensure adherence to YMCA policies.

·Keep parents informed of performance and changes pertaining to their child's classes.

·Assist and support leading the arts programs under the directions of program director.

·Assist in recruiting and leading volunteers to support programming.

·Provide support for performing arts productions, visual arts exhibitions, and events.

·Create and maintain class schedules and rosters, as directed.

·Return phone calls and emails and track appropriately.

·Assist with the completion of questionnaires or other information gathering about the program.

·Communicate with program participants, parents, and staff, as directed.

·Assist with implementing marketing plan to promote arts programs and increase awareness of arts opportunities.

·Maintain supply inventory list and collect material requests.

·Assist with volunteer communication, training and placement.

·Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.

·Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.

·Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.

·Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.

·Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

·Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

·High school graduate or equivalent.

·One year or more of related experience preferred.

·Knowledge of child development and classroom or small group management skills.

·Previous experience working with youth, preferably in a program setting and with diverse populations.

·Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.

·Ability to instruct youth classes and program activities including the use of tools and equipment.

·Possess the knowledge and skills needed to support youth staff and classes.

·Food Handlers Permit may be required for specific programs or grant work.

·CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.

·Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

·Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

·Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

·Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.

·Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

·Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.

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