AQUATICS ASSISTANT MANAGER - (Asst Recreation Center Manager) Bartlett/West Pool - Range 10 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking an Assistant Aquatic Manager to lead lifeguards and staff at the city’s aquatic facilities, including pools and waterfront lakes. Under the Aquatic Supervisor, you will oversee safety, run water-safety programs, and manage facility operations and records.

Candidates must have the stated education options, essential Red Cross certifications, and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and three years of experience in facilitation of a recreational program.
• Associates degree and one year of experience in facilitation of a recreational program.
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Recreational Sports, or a related discipline and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety of all users at aquatic facilities and lifeguard programs.
• Instruct water safety and first aid classes across levels.
• Maintain and monitor pools and facilities, and operate equipment.
• Cashier duties and generate facility reports.
• Maintain facility records and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Lifeguard supervision

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associates degree in Physical Education / Recreational Studies

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education / Recreational Sports

Job description

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

Department

Parks & Recreation

Hours of Work

Position may vary in work schedules from Monday through Sunday between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Location

Bartlett Pool West 1101 Golden Bear Drive, Anchorage, AK 99504 and West Pool 1700 Hillcrest Drive Anchorage, AK 99517

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Under the general direction of the Aquatic Supervisor, the Assistant Aquatic Manager trains and leads lifeguards and recreation program staff in the operation of the Municipality of Anchorage aquatic facilities including all pools and waterfront lakes. As the principal lead, oversee the safety of all utilizing the aquatic venue and lifeguard programs. Instruct all levels of water safety and first aid classes; maintain and monitor pools/facilities, maintain operation of equipment, cashier duties, generate reports and maintain facility records. Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in facilitation of a recreational program.

OR

Associates degree in Physical Education, Recreational Sports, or a related discipline and one (1) year of experience in facilitation of a recreational program.

OR

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Recreational Sports, or a related discipline and experience in facilitation of a recreational program.

Employment is conditional based on satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.

All applicants must possess and/or complete:

• American Red Cross First Aid Certification (age appropriate) at time of hire.
• American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) age appropriate at time of hire.
• Employment is conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400).

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from the date requested. The processing fee of $47.00 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work. Effective October 1, 2026, the processing fee will increase to $50.00.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of current American Red Cross First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certifications or the equivalent.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.