INDOOR RECREATIONAL SPECIALIST II - Range 8 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage

Anchorage (AK)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

40 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid Leave Plan

13 Paid Holidays

Retirement: PERS

Job summary

Municipality of Anchorage is seeking an Indoor Recreation Specialist II for Fairview Recreation Center in Anchorage, AK. The role involves delivering recreation activities and events, supervising entry-level staff, and ensuring a clean, safe facility.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, First Aid and CPR certifications, and a valid Alaska driver’s license with a clean driving history. A background check is required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and one year experience in the program or activity under consideration.
First Aid Certification and CPR required at time of hire.
Valid Alaska Driver’s License with acceptable driving record at time of hire.
Satisfactory completion of a national background investigation at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Under supervision, leads entry-level facility staff and delivers recreation activities and events; monitors participant behavior and maintains a clean facility.
This position has greater accountability and decision-making latitude than a Recreation Specialist I.

Skills

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Background Check

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

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

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation

HOURS OF WORK: Schedule varies Monday - Sunday 7am -11pm

LOCATION: 1121 E 10th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

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.

Example of Duties

Under supervision, the Indoor Recreation Specialist II at Fairview Recreation Center, leads entry-level facility staff. Delivers recreation activities and events, monitors participant behavior and maintain a clean facility. This position is distinguished from that of Recreation Specialist I by the degree of accountability in the work and greater latitude in the exercise of independent judgment concerning assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and one (1) year experience in the program or activity under consideration. Prior experience in the use of recreational equipment is required.

All Applicants Must Possess Or Obtain

American Red Cross First Aid Certification, and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent at time of hire.
A valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record at time of hire.
Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400) at time of hire.

Additional Important Information

Preference will be given to returning Seasonal Employees who are eligible for Recall, and to any 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.

If selected for hire, the applicant must be capable of frequently bending, twisting, and kneeling. Applicant must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and work outdoors in inclement weather.

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, 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.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.

For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

All required certifications must remain current for the duration 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 date requested. The processing fee of $50.00 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

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.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans or 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 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 show the name, signature, title and contact information for 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.

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