RECREATION SPECIALIST I - Outdoor Recreation (Driving) - Range 7 / AMEA

Anchorage — Parks & Recreation Department; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking seasonal Parks and Recreation staff to support daily program activities and facility operations. Positions are 38 hours per week and may involve outdoor duties in varying weather conditions.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, three months of leadership experience, and valid Alaska driver’s license. Certifications like First Aid/CPR and background checks are required for hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• and three months 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and functional supervision to recreation and volunteer participants; lead and organize daily program and facility activities.
• This is an entry level position with limited managerial responsibilities.
• May require outdoor work in inclement and rugged terrain.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Driving license

First Aid/CPR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

American Red Cross First Aid Certification

American Red Cross CPR Certification

Alaska Driver’s License

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:pm

LOCATION(S):

8400 Star View Dr. or 1600 Lidia Selkregg Ln.

These are seasonal, positions (working 38 hours per week), and will end approximately six (6) months after date of hire.

Employees who are initially hired for any Seasonal position shall be placed at Step 3, 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 provide leadership and functional supervision to recreation and volunteer participants; lead and organize daily program and facility activities and perform related work as required. This is an entry level position that is distinguished from the higher classification level by its lack of managerial responsibilities. This position may be required to work outdoor in inclement and rugged terrain. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

and

three

(3)

months 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:

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).

A valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record at time of hire.

Additional Important Information

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.

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 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.

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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.

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.