Painting Instructor

Job Title:                    Painting Instructor    

Department:               Art Studio      

Reports To:                Gallery and Art Studio Manager and Supervisor    

Rate of Pay: $75 for first student in class, additional $50 for second student, $25 for each subsequent student, plus gratuity at guests' discretion. Group classes are paid at $75 for the first student, and $25 for each additional student plus guaranteed gratuity per student. $16.50 per hour for non-class related work.

Shift: Part-Time, Year Round Position

Variable days and shifts depending on scheduled classes

Instructors must report to work 30 minutes prior to each class and remain 30 minutes afterwards to clean up.

Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

                 

 

SUMMARY

Providing instruction in watercolor and other painting techniques.  Maintain equipment, studio space and keep supplies stocked and organized.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Create transformational experiences for each guest.

Discuss student goals and assess level of proficiency.

Instruction in painting techniques both beginning and more advanced.

Share the Sundance story of land preservation and environmental commitment as the occasion arises.

Provide recommendations to students for further development.

Indoor still life or outdoor landscape techniques may be explored.

Maintenance of studio space and tools.

Support the recycling program.

 

ALL SUNDANCE REPRESENTATIVES ARE EXPECTED TO:

Embrace and promote all facets of the Sundance Guiding Principles:  vision, mission, service standards, and values.

Exhibit job and product knowledge to accurately support and promote all Sundance departments, amenities and programming ventures.

Be flexible to meet business demands, work well under pressure, meet deadlines and manage time appropriately.

Work with a broad based constituency and provide excellent service to all internal and external guests.

Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

Keep information confidential as directed in the confidentiality agreement.

Support and comply with all Sundance policies, procedures, and standards.

Protect Sundance assets.

Be a positive ambassador of Sundance inside and outside of work.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT

Support and participate in environmental programs associated with position, for example:  minimize waste, recycle, conserve energy, purchase and use sustainable products, educate co-workers/guests on environmental ethic, support vendors with similar environmental ethic, decrease pollution levels, minimize the use of toxic chemicals, restore wild life habitats, and carpool with co-workers to minimize carbon emissions.  All employees are invited to participate in environmental or Sundance Preserve sponsored events.

 

DRESS CODE

Sundance recognizes the impact that our image has on the guest's impression of the resort and the perception of our ability to provide professional service to our clientele.  As representatives of Sundance all employees including mangers are expected to be in compliance with the Dress Code determined for his/her department as defined in the job description or follow the standards below.

 

In order to best promote a positive, professional image that meets Sundance guest's expectations, employees are required to dress in a professional, conservative fashion that is appropriate for their area.  Please use the following as a minimum standard: 

 

All aspects of the Personal Appearance policy (SPL#50) must be in compliance.

Employees are required to wear nametags at all times while on duty.

Clothing must be unwrinkled, clean, and in good condition (no rips, tears, or frays regardless of whether accidental or fashionably placed).

Blue jeans are permitted.

Men's shirts must be tucked in.

Appropriate skirt length is from the knee to the ankle.

A tailored fit is required of all clothing.

Tank tops, halter tops tube tops, and spaghetti straps are prohibited.

Sleeveless shirts are permitted for females.

Bare midriffs are prohibited.

Proper footwear for your department is required.

Dress sandals are permitted for females.

Flip flops are prohibited in all areas.

Tennis shoes are prohibited unless there is a business need (ie:  Mtn. Ops.)

Fashion sneakers are allowed within department approved parameters.

If your department allows t-shirts, they must be in good condition and have appropriate Sundance logos. 

If your department allows baseball caps, they must be in good condition and have appropriate Sundance logos.

If your department allows beanies, they must be in good condition and Sundance branded.

Employees working in retail outlets may wear t-shirts and caps that are sold in their area if no uniform is provided.

 

Accommodations

Sundance will reasonably accommodate employees with religious beliefs or a disability that may make it difficult for that employee to comply fully with the Personal Appearance Policy.  Employees should contact their supervisor or Human Resources to request a reasonable accommodation that will comply to the greatest extent possible with the policy.

 

DISCLAIMER 

This is a general description of this job.  All employees of Sundance Partners LTD. will be required to perform any task that is asked of him/her within legal and ethical parameters and company policy.

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and one or more years of apprenticeship or education in an art related field.

 

TECHNICAL/COMPUTER SKILLS

None Required.

 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None Required.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret art instructional material and manuals for equipment required.  Ability to communicate instructions and technique to guest/students.  Must have very good communication skills.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must have general math skills and able to calculate customer change.  Must have math skills to evaluate area, measurements and proportions used in creating art.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions for classroom setting.  Must be patient and thorough in instruction style.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to be outdoors walking or hiking on property.  Also, instructor will be required to work with a variety of paints, oils and solvents. 

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 years of age or older