Job Details

Recreation Specialist I

Salary: $17.02 - $19.74 Hourly

Location: 9401 W. Raspberry Road, AK

Job Type: Seasonal / Part Time

Job Number: 2025-00297

Department: Parks and Recreation

Hours of Work: Hours vary; Monday through Sunday; between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Location(s): 1600 Lidia Selkregg Lane, 8400 Starview Drive, 9401 Raspberry, 2020 W 48th Ave. 1221 E 10th Ave

These seasonal, part-time positions (working 30 to 32 hours per week) will end approximately six (6) months after date of hire.

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 supervision provide leadership and functional supervision to recreation, volunteer and youth employment activities.
• Organizes daily elements and performs related work as required.
• This is an entry level position that is distinguished from higher classification level by its lack of managerial responsibility.
• The position may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather and rugged terrain.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and 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.
• Must possess a current First Aid / CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.

Additional Important Information:

• Preference will be given to returning Seasonal Employees who are eligible for Recall, and to any Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees.
• AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.
• If selected for hire, the applicant must be capable of frequently bending, twisting, and kneeling. Applicant must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and work outdoors in inclement weather.
• The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program.
• If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of current American Red Cross First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certifications.
• If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation.
• If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check.
• Military Service Interview Preference: Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran.
• The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
• Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application.
• Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment.
• The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service.
• The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
• The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:

• Once applicants clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile.
• Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.
• Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage.
• For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-###-####.
• 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) ###-#### during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.

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

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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position.

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

Are you a current Municipal employee affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) OR a returning seasonal employee?

Which of the following best describes your completed level of education?

How many months of experience do you have in 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?

Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History support your response. Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

Do you currently possess a valid First Aid / CPR Certification OR have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Please describe your experience you have in working with youth and adults in a recreation environment?

Please indicate your preferred facility.

Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States?

Required Question Employer Municipality of Anchorage

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