ASSISTANT RECREATION CENTER MANAGER - Range 10 / AMEA

Posting number: 2026-00474

Department: Parks & Recreation Department

Division: Spenard Recreation Center

Job classification: Asst Recreation Center Mgr - Range AME / 10

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Management, Parks and Recreation

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: Hours vary: Monday-Sunday between 7 am and 11 pm.

LOCATION: 2020 W 48th Ave, Anchorage AK 99517

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 immediate direction of the Recreation Supervisor, this position is responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of the recreation facility. This position leads full-time and seasonal personnel assigned to the facility. In the absence of the supervisor or higher-level administrator, this position is responsible for the operation and the facility. Act as the facility lead and provide the necessary training and teachable moments to ensure outstanding customer service, quality facility programs, and a safe operation. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in facilitation of a recreational program.

OR

Associates degree in Physical Education, Recreational Sports, or a related discipline and one (1) year of experience in facilitation of a recreational program.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreational Sports, or a related discipline and experience in facilitation of a recreational program.

All applicants must possess and/or complete:

· American Red Cross First Aid Certification (age appropriate) at time of hire.

· American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) age appropriate at time of hire.

· Employment is conditional based upon 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.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify.  E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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). 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 $47.00 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 C