Recreation Center Programs Lead

Anchorage — Parks & Recreation Department; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Anchorage Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated facilitator to help run programming and operation of facilities and summer camps. You will deliver quality programs, engage with user groups, and ensure safety and upkeep of facilities.

Ideal candidates will have an appropriate educational background, relevant certifications, and a strong focus on service quality. The role includes training others and ensuring high standards across programs and operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in facilitation of a recreational program.
• OR Associates degree in Physical Education, Recreational Sports, or related discipline and one (1) year of experience in facilitation of a recreational program.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreational Sports, or related discipline and experience in facilitation of a recreational program.
• 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).
• Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the programming and operation of the Anchorage Parks and Recreation facilities and summer camps.
• Deliver quality programs and connect staff to facility user groups.
• Monitor facilities and programs and permit recreation facilities.
• Act as a facility lead and provide training and teachable moments for outstanding customer service, quality programs, and safe facility operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Program facilitation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Physical Education, Recreational Sports, or related

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreational Sports, or related

Job description

The Anchorage Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated facilitator to help run programming and operation of facilities and summer camps. You will deliver quality programs, engage with user groups, and ensure safety and upkeep of facilities.

Ideal candidates will have an appropriate educational background, relevant certifications, and a strong focus on service quality. The role includes training others and ensuring high standards across programs and operations.