Special Programs Leader II-Visual Arts

An employee in this class is responsible for special programs such as creative arts, fine arts, or special events with the disabled or elderly at an assigned recreation center. Tasks are of average difficulty and include teaching, instructing, and participating in a variety of activities. Under general supervision, the employee in this class of work performs the assigned tasks independently. The employee is required to exercise some initiative and independent judgement in planning and conducting activities for all ages and abilities. The employee might be required to work varying schedules which might include nights and weekends, and to travel to various locations. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, reports submitted, and results obtained.

Plans, promotes, and conducts recreational activities; teaches and/or oversees fine arts, or visual arts classes for citizens of all ages and abilities; Develops and teaches classes in fine arts such as ceramics, metalsmithing, drawing, painting, printmaking, fabric, children's summer camps, and/or digital arts.  Assists in maintaining cleanliness and organization of studio areas. loading/unloading ceramic and glass kilns may also be required

Performs clerical work; prepares and submits reports; organizes supply lists for program activities, checks in and puts supplies away; assists with inventory of supply; receives monies from class participants and enters information into tracking system,  maintains records, logs, lists, and forms.

Inspects recreational/studio/workshop facilities and equipment to ensure safety; enforces proper safety practices, and occupational safety rules and regulations; oversees operations of assigned area in absence of higher-level workers; ensures security of building. Directs visitors at center; answers phone and provides information concerning programs and use of centers. Performs related work as required.

 

Working knowledge of: techniques, aids, and use and care of equipment applicable to a wide variety of recreation, creative arts, fine art, special events and special population activities; emotional and physical problems of the disabled and elderly.

Some knowledge of: first aid and CPR; basic records keeping.

Ability to: coordinate and conduct recreational activities; counsel and advise participants; maintain records and compile reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community groups, and the general public; perform activities requiring light to moderate physical strength and endurance; plan and conduct creative and arts and crafts programs and classes; work with all age groups and disabilities; work effectively with health care/social service professionals in the planning of client services; operate a light weight motor vehicle if required.

Skill in: administering first aid and CPR; care/maintenance of recreational equipment; operating power tools and sound and light systems.

Graduation from an accredited high school and completion of one (1) year of college with coursework in visual arts or closely related field, with one (1) year of experience in visual arts in an instructional  capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Possession of a: Standard First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate within six (6) months of appointment

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.

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