Recreation Specialist II LEAD - Campground Operations - Seasonal - Range​/AMEA

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 current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.

Department: Parks and Recreation

Hours of Work: Variable;
Monday through Sunday; 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Location: 8400 Starview Drive

Seasonal: Positions end approximately six (6) months after date of hire. Seasonal employees are initially placed at Step 3 and advance by successive steps within the pay grade.

Remote Work: Opportunities may be considered after probation, at management discretion and approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible.

Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage does not provide sponsorship.

Under supervision, the Recreation Specialist II leads entry level staff responsible for delivering parks and recreation activities and operating facilities in the Anchorage Bowl.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and supervising participants
• Organizing and directing activities
• Cleaning facilities and grounds
• Providing excellent customer service in person, via phone, and via email
• Scheduling and providing routine information concerning reservations, training, and activities
• Coordinating and maintaining database for reservations of facilities, training, and activities

Employees will be assigned to one of the following facilities:
Kincaid Outdoor Center, Lidia Selkregg Chalet and Golf Course, Centennial Campground. Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and at least one (1) year of experience in the program or activity under consideration. Prior experience using recreational equipment is required.
• American Red Cross First Aid Certification and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent at time of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with an acceptable 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.
• Certifications must remain current for the duration of employment.
• Commitment to complete the required background check and fingerprinting procedure prior to beginning work.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer and complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For reasonable accommodations related to employment under the ADA, contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 343-4571.