Recreation Specialist II

Basic Function

Responsible to assist with special events and instruct a variety of inclusion‑oriented recreational programs, with an emphasis on participation by children and youth, seniors, and individuals with a wide range of disabilities for the Recreation Division, Parks & Recreation Department.

Salary: 3A

Reports To: Recreation Program Manager

Positions Supervised: None

• Provide individualized assistance to indoor/outdoor recreational sports and activities for children and youth, adults, and individuals with disabilities. Develop specific individual participant goals.
• Assist in planning and implementing special events and programs.
• Perform first aid procedures as appropriate for the situation.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Assist in equipment maintenance, inventory, and use during programs and events.
• Chaperone same gender participants in the locker room or bathroom during adaptive programs.

• High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year direct work experience teaching programs to children and youth, seniors, or individuals with physical or developmental disabilities may be substituted for the diploma requirement.
• Minimum one (1) year of direct work experience teaching programs to children and youth, seniors, or individuals with physical or developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer for a variety of computer programs (basic MS Word & Excel required). Ability to operate a variety of office machines (copier, scanner, fax, multi‑function phone, printers, etc.).
• Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license. Must meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough's insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST.)

• Ability to swim preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and courteously with the general public, other organizations/agencies, and other staff members.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to achieve Standard First Aid, Adult and Child CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications as recognized by the American Red Cross (or equivalent) within three (3) months of hire.

• A proficiency test may be administered.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation and fingerprinting.

Ordinary business contact with employees in own division; frequent public contact and occasional contacts involving outside organizations/agencies.

Does not supervise; many minor problems daily, and an occasional major one with supervisor usually required for help and instruction; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require minimal effort to recover.

Works in various recreational facilities and where conditions are pleasant and in the field where conditions are somewhat disagreeable with occasional heat, cold, wet, noise, etc.; up to ½ time is spent standing, or walking; minor accident and health hazards are probable; requires short periods of heavy lifting, pushing or pulling (50+ lbs.).

This position falls under the Borough’s Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Program as it is reasonably anticipated that infrequent exposure to blood or other bodily fluids may occur while performing some job duties.

Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed online application on or before the closing date and time as specified in the Job Posting. Online applications can be located at

For additional information please call  or the Borough Direct Job Line at .

The Borough complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/interview/selection process, contact the Human Resources Office at  or the EEO office. The EEO Compliance Officer can be contacted at .

The FNSB offers its employees generous benefits that include competitive pay, affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional Flex‑Spending Account, and retirement benefits via PERS, the state of Alaska's retirement system.

You will also enjoy 14 paid holidays and a minimum of 24 personal leave days per year for full‑time employees.

01

How many years of experience do you have teaching programs to children and youth, seniors, or individuals with physical or developmental disabilities?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1‑2 years
• 2‑3 years
• 3‑4 years
• 4‑5 years
• 5 or more years

02

What is your proficiency with Microsoft Word?

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

03

What is your proficiency with Microsoft Excel?

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Required Question