Municipality of Anchorage
RECREATION SPECIALIST I (non-driving) - Range 7 / AMEA
Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
RECREATION SPECIALIST I (non-driving) - Range 7 / AMEA
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 AMEA.
DEPARTMENT:
Parks and Recreation
HOURS OF WORK:
Hours and schedules vary: Monday thru Sunday; 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
LOCATION:
315 Price Street
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 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.
Under supervision, the Recreation Specialist I provides leadership and functional supervision to recreation and volunteer participants. Works primarily at the Recreation Center, leading and organizing daily program and facility activities and performs related work as required. Provides excellent customer service in‑person, via telephone and e‑mail, and performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and functional supervision to recreation and volunteer participants.
Lead and organize daily program and facility activities.
Provide excellent customer service in‑person, by telephone, and by e‑mail.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Three (3) months of experience leading, directing, supervising, coaching, or teaching children and/or adults at a recreation facility, childcare facility, childcare program, camp, educational institution, therapeutic recreational program, team, organized youth program, or other similar program.
Certifications and Licenses
American Red Cross First Aid and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification or equivalent within 30 days of hire.
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Background and Other Conditions
A satisfactory background check is required, including criminal history, verification of education, and verification of employment dates.
Completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400) and providing necessary identification and fingerprinting (including a fee of $47.00 plus the fingerprinting cost).
Submission of current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or equivalent.
Application Process Once an applicant clicks the “Apply” link under the header section of a vacancy announcement, they are directed to GovernmentJobs.com, where they can log into their existing account or create a new one. Applicants review or update their profile and submit the application from their personal account. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1‑855‑524‑5627.
For general questions regarding municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343‑4442 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alaska Time.
Equal Opportunity Statement The Municipality of Anchorage 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.
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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 AMEA.
DEPARTMENT:
Parks and Recreation
HOURS OF WORK:
Hours and schedules vary: Monday thru Sunday; 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
LOCATION:
315 Price Street
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 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.
Under supervision, the Recreation Specialist I provides leadership and functional supervision to recreation and volunteer participants. Works primarily at the Recreation Center, leading and organizing daily program and facility activities and performs related work as required. Provides excellent customer service in‑person, via telephone and e‑mail, and performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and functional supervision to recreation and volunteer participants.
Lead and organize daily program and facility activities.
Provide excellent customer service in‑person, by telephone, and by e‑mail.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Three (3) months of experience leading, directing, supervising, coaching, or teaching children and/or adults at a recreation facility, childcare facility, childcare program, camp, educational institution, therapeutic recreational program, team, organized youth program, or other similar program.
Certifications and Licenses
American Red Cross First Aid and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification or equivalent within 30 days of hire.
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Background and Other Conditions
A satisfactory background check is required, including criminal history, verification of education, and verification of employment dates.
Completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400) and providing necessary identification and fingerprinting (including a fee of $47.00 plus the fingerprinting cost).
Submission of current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or equivalent.
Application Process Once an applicant clicks the “Apply” link under the header section of a vacancy announcement, they are directed to GovernmentJobs.com, where they can log into their existing account or create a new one. Applicants review or update their profile and submit the application from their personal account. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1‑855‑524‑5627.
For general questions regarding municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343‑4442 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alaska Time.
Equal Opportunity Statement The Municipality of Anchorage 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.
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