ASSISTANT RECREATION CENTER MANAGER- Range 10 / AMEA

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a Parks and Recreation program leader to support the operation of facilities and summer camps. You will deliver quality programs, help staff connect with user groups, and monitor facility activities to ensure safe and successful operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or associate degree with relevant experience in recreation programs, plus appropriate certifications and background checks as applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Two years experience leading, directing, supervising, coaching, or teaching in recreation settings.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate programming and operation of the Anchorage Parks and Recreation facilities and summer camps.
• Provide training and supervision to staff to ensure quality programs and a safe facility operation.
• Engage with facility user groups and monitor program participation and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Supervision

Coaching

Teaching

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in Physical Education, Parks & Recreation

Job description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

These positions are represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and aresubject 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 7:00am-11:00pm.

LOCATION(S)

1600 Lidia Selkregg Ln.

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.

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

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

Facilitate the programming and operation of the Anchorage Parks and Recreation facilities and summer camps. This position is responsible for delivering quality programs, helping staff to connect with facility user groups, monitoring facility and programs, and permitting recreation facilities. Act as a facility lead and provide the necessary training and teachable moments to ensure outstanding customer service, quality programs and a safe facility operation. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / SUBSTITUTIONS / PREFERENCES

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and two (2) years experience leading, directing, supervising, coaching, or teaching children and/or adults at a recreation facility, a childcare facility, a childcare program, camps, educational institutions, therapeutic recreational programs, team, organized youth programs, or other similar programs.

OR Associate’s degree in Physical Education, Parks & Recreation, or a related discipline and experience leading, directing, supervising, coaching, or teaching children and/or adults at a recreation facility, a childcare facility, a childcare program, camps, educational institutions, therapeutic recreational programs, team, organized youth programs, or other similar programs.

All applicants must possess or obtain:

• A valid State of Alaska Driver’s License at time of hire.
• American Red Cross First Aid and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification or equivalent within 30 days of hire.
• Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400).

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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 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 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.

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 licenses must remain current for the duration 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.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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 [phone].