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

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Municipality of Anchorage seeks a Lead Recreation Specialist to supervise entry-level staff and deliver parks and recreation activities at Anchorage parks and facilities, providing safe, engaging experiences.

You will schedule and communicate reservations, coordinate facilities and trainings, maintain reservations databases, and deliver excellent customer service in person, by phone, and by email while adhering to department policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience in the program or activity is required.
• Prior experience with recreational equipment is required.

Responsabilités

• Lead entry-level staff delivering parks and recreation activities.
• Provide safe recreational and learning environments with independence.
• Provide excellent customer service in-person, via phone and email; schedule and inform on reservations.

Connaissances

Customer Service

Scheduling

Database Management

First Aid

CPR

Driver's License

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

DEPARTMENT

Parks & Recreation

HOURS OF WORK

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

LOCATION

Kincaid Park, 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.

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 the submission of a copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicles' driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan 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 applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOADriving 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 $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, 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.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of current American Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguard Training.

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.

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.