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: Wednesday - Saturday 9:45am - 8:15pm

LOCATION: 9401 West Raspberry Road, Anchorage AK

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

Facilitate the programming and operation of the Anchorage Parks and Recreation facilities and summer camps. This position is responsible for delivering quality programs, helping staff to connect with facility user groups, monitoring facility and programs, and permitting recreation facilities. Act as a facility lead and provide the necessary training and teachable moments to ensure outstanding customer service, quality programs and a safe facility operation. Other duties as assigned.

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.

• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory 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.

  The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
   
  Health / Medical Benefits:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement: 
• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
• Employer Paid Benefits: 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays