Recreation Specialist - Range​/AMEA

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. These positions are represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and are subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.

Parks and Recreation

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

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.

Under supervision, provide leadership and functional supervision to recreation, volunteer and youth employment activities, organize daily elements and perform 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 inclement weather and rugged terrain. Perform other related job duties as assigned.

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.

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.

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If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional upon the submission of current American Red Cross First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certifications or the equivalent. All required certifications must remain current for the duration of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

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 attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions)…