About the Position
The Juneau Recreation & Employment Manager provides leadership for SAIL's Juneau Recreation & Employment Program and staff within the designated program area. The Juneau Recreation & Employment Manager supervises and supports staff, oversees day-to-day program operations, builds and maintains community relationships, and helps ensure high-quality, consistent services. The position is also responsible for local program planning, Juneau Recreation & Employment-specific grant applications and reporting, and supporting the ongoing development and success of Juneau's Recreation & Employment Program.
Effective:
Exempt Status
Reports To: Recreation & Employment Director
Supervises: Juneau Recreation & Employment Team - Juneau Recreation & Employment Specialist(s) & Juneau Jesuit Volunteer/AmeriCorps Member
Pay Range:
Work schedule and location:
- This position is intended to be full-time (37.5 hours per week). Hours are typically Monday through Friday, with the exception of the adaptive snowsports season. Generally, this position requires flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight trips based on program and operational needs.
- This position is based in Juneau. Remote work opportunities can be approved as needed.
- Travel is expected in support of the functions of this position.
Qualifications of all SAIL employees
- Ability to reflect SAIL’s values in interactions and communications with others
- Superior ability to work within a team and see the value of a team while also working in a self-directed approach on specific projects
- Strong commitment to a relationship-based approach to work with an ability to communicate and work well with a variety of individuals
- Ability to work with culturally diverse people and organizations in rural and urban Alaska
- Ability to treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Openness to being flexible and problem solving situations as they arise
- Sense of humor in a variety of situations
Qualifications specific to the job
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Wilderness First Responder Certification (can be obtained during first year of employment)
- Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Level 2 Certification
- Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Level 1 Certification (can be obtained during first year of employment)
- Intermediate to expert level skier
- American Canoe Association (ACA) Level 2 Certification (can be obtained during first year of employment)
- National Certificate in Employment Services
Responsibilities:
85% Program Development & Supervision
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Juneau Recreation & Employment program, including scheduling, staffing, participant needs, program logistics, and problem-solving.
- Lead and oversee the SAIL Challenge Course, including scheduling, group coordination, staffing, equipment, safety, and program delivery.
- Coordinate the Juneau adaptive snowsports season, including program planning, staffing, equipment, transportation, and participant logistics.
- Lead and oversee Juneau ORCA programming and ORCA trips, providing direction and support to staff responsible for direct program delivery and ensuring programs align with department goals and expectations.
- Manage program logistics and maintenance, including equipment, transportation, facilities, schedules, registrations, and other resources necessary for successful program delivery.
- Supervise and support Juneau Recreation & Employment Specialist(s) and the Juneau Jesuit Volunteer/AmeriCorps member.
- Provide direction, training, and ongoing communication to staff responsible for direct program implementation.
- Monitor staffing needs and communicate significant issues, opportunities, and recommendations to the Recreation & Employment Director.
- Ensure programs are delivered in accordance with SAIL policies, safety practices, and accessibility standards.
- Maintain accurate program records and participant documentation.
- Monitor program participation and outcomes.
- Identify community needs and opportunities for program development.
- Communicate program performance, needs, and recommendations to the Recreation & Employment Director.
10% Grant Administration
- In coordination with SAIL Leadership, write, manage, and report on Juneau-specific Recreation & Employment grants.
- Monitor program expenditures and ensure grant funds are used in accordance with approved budgets and requirements.
- Submit program receipts and corresponding fiscal documentation weekly.
5% Other
- Carry out other assignments as required