RECREATION SPECIALIST I - Seasonal - Range 07 / AMEA

Posting number: 2026-00491

Department: Parks & Recreation Department

Division: Eagle River/Chugiak Parks Recreation

Job classification: Recreation Specialist I - Range AME / 07

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Parks

Summary

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 provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union. 

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation

HOURS OF WORK: Schedules vary: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM with occasional evenings and weekends

LOCATION: 12001 Business Blvd, Eagle River, AK 99577

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

 

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

 

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.

Examples of duties

Under the guidance of the Recreation Program and Event Manager, this position plans, schedules, implements, and leads recreation programs and activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supervising and leading park program participants in planned activities and events while complying with current program standards, directives, guidelines, and safety protocols; facility cleaning and supply organization. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.

· American Red Cross First Aid and American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification or equivalent within 30 days of hire.

· A 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).

Supplemental information

Preference will be given to 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, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidate's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska 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 candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

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If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted 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 satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordin