RECREATION SPECIALIST I - Russian Jack Spring and Centennial Campground Operations - Range 7 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage • Anchorage, AK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position within the Parks and Recreation Department, focusing on Russian Jack Spring and Centennial Campground Operations. The role involves providing leadership and functional supervision to participants in recreation facilities and programs. Responsibilities include organizing and cleaning facilities according to the operation manual, and managing participant registration and admission. This position may require working outdoors in inclement weather and rugged terrain. It is distinguished from higher classification levels by its lack of managerial responsibilities. These are seasonal, part-time positions, working approximately 32 hours per week, with an expected duration of six months. Employees initially hired will be placed at Step 3 of the pay grade, with advancement to the maximum step occurring through successive steps. Remote work schedule opportunities may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with department head approval, though not all positions are eligible. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as the Municipality of Anchorage cannot provide sponsorship.

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 Certification and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent within 30 days of hire.
• Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400).

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and functional supervision to recreation facility and program participants.
• Organizes and cleans the facility in accordance with the facility operation manual.
• Greets, registers, and admits participants into the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED