LEAD RECREATION SPECIALIST (Recreation Specialist II) - Range 8 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a Lead Recreation Specialist to supervise entry-level staff delivering parks and recreation activities in Anchorage parks and facilities.

Responsibilities include guiding participants, coordinating facility reservations, and ensuring safe, engaging programs. Schedule varies, including some evenings and weekends. Candidates must meet basic education and certification requirements and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• First Aid Certification and CPR required within 30 days 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

• Lead entry-level staff delivering parks and recreation activities.
• Provide safe recreational and learning environments.
• Deliver excellent customer service in person, by phone, and by email.

Skills

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Alaska Driver's License

Background Check

Education

High school diploma or GED

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: Schedule varies. Monday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 9401 W Raspberry Road

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 supervision, the Lead Recreation Specialist position leads entry-level staff that is responsible for delivering parks and recreation activities within Anchorage parks and facilities. This position leads and guides participants, organizes and directs activities, and cleans facilities and grounds as directed. Employees in this classification work with independence and initiative within the Department's established policies and procedures to perform as an entry-level lead. As an entry-level lead, employees in this position are expected to provide safe recreational and learning environments. Provide excellent customer service in-person, via phone and via email. Schedule and provide routine information concerning reservations of training and activities. Coordinate and maintain database for reservations of facilities, training, and activities. Perform other duties as assigned.

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 within 30 days 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.

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.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidate'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 candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

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.

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.

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.