Job Information

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 Union.

DEPARTMENT:  Parks & Recreation
HOURS OF WORK: Position may vary in work schedules from Monday through Sunday between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
LOCATION: Bartlett Pool West 1101 Golden Bear Drive, Anchorage, AK 99504 and West Pool 1700 Hillcrest Drive Anchorage, AK 99517
 

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. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) 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.

Example of Duties

Under the general direction of the Aquatic Supervisor, the Assistant Aquatic Manager trains and leads lifeguards and the program and operation of the Municipality of Achorage aquatic facilities including all pools and waterfront lakes. As the principal lead, this position is required to oversee the safety of all persons utilizing the aquatic venue. Lifeguard programs; instruct all levels of water safety and first aid classes; maintain and monitor pool filtration and chemical feed systems; clean facilities, operate equipment and perform minor repairs; cashier, fill out forms, generate reports and maintain facility records as assigned. On an as needed basis, this position will be assigned to the various aquatic facility as directed by the Aquaitic Superintendent or designee.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in facilitation of a recreational program.

OR

Associates degree in Physical Education, Recreational Sports, or a related discipline and one (1) year of experience in facilitation of a recreational program.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreational Sports, or a related discipline and experience in facilitation of a recreational program.

All applicants must possess and/or complete:

· American Red Cross First Aid Certification (age appropriate) at time of hire.

· American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) age appropriate at time of hire.

· Employment is conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400).