RECREATION SPECIALIST I - Seasonal - Range 07 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage • Eagle River, AK

8d • $7 • Onsite

About The Position

This position plans, schedules, implements, and leads recreation programs and activities under the guidance of the Recreation Program and Event Manager. Responsibilities include supervising and leading park program participants in planned activities and events while complying with current program standards, directives, guidelines, and safety protocols, as well as facility cleaning and supply organization. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 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
• American Red Cross First Aid and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification 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)

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and leading park program participants in planned activities and events while complying with current program standards, directives, guidelines, and safety protocols
• Facility cleaning and supply organization

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED