Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage. 
DEPARTMENT:Parks and RecreationHOURS OF WORK:Hours Vary; Monday thru Sunday 8:00 Am to 11:00 PMLOCATION: 1600Lidia Selkregg Lane, Anchorage, AKUnder general supervision, plans, coordinates, organizes, supervises and evaluates the work of recreation staff providing a wide variety of recreational programs and activities to Anchorage residents at assigned recreation facilities and satellites; and performs related duties as assigned. Size and scope of assigned center and program responsibilities vary based on facility size, budget, staff supervised, participants served and number, variety and types of programs offered. Incumbents have full supervisory responsibilities for professional, support, part-time and seasonal staff assigned to the respective sites and are responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a wide array of recreation programs to meet the recreational needs and interests of Anchorage residents who are served at the assigned sites. 

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the recreation or related field.

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Associate’s Degree in Recreation or related discipline and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the recreation or related field.

-OR-

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or a related discipline and one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in the recreation or related field.

• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License at time of hire

• American Red Cross First Aid Certification at time of hire

• American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification at time of hire.

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If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicles' driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history.
 
The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (Download PDF reader) 
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based 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 the date requested. The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.
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 or the equivalent.
 
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
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 attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. 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 an applicant 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 1-855-524-5627.
 
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) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alaska Time.