Salary: $24.66 – $26.34 Hourly
Location : Juneau
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300192
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Dimond Park Aquatics Center
Opening Date: 10/20/2023
Closing Date: 11/6/2023 4:30 PM Alaska
Position Number: 20499
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
Pay Range: 12
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Telework Availability: Not Available
Description
The City and Borough of Juneau Parks and Recreation Department Is Hiring!
******OFFERING A $5,000 HIRING BONUS******
WHAT THE CBJ CAN OFFER YOU:
In this position you will receive a competitive salary package that includes the opportunity for regular pay increases, 12 paid holidays a year, an excellent health insurance program that includes medical, dental, vision and orthodontia care options, paid leave, and retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System).
We value the health and well-being of our employees. The CBJ provides free parking, paid time off for parent teacher conferences, the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs, free annual health screenings, free flu shots, free classes, challenges, and webinars on healthy living to assist you with achieving work/life balance.
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK ON OUR TEAM
The Juneau Aquatics Division offers a dynamic work environment fostering creativity and program growth. Under the direction of the Aquatics Manager, this employee will work with both pool supervisors to support innovative, diverse, and engaging programs based on community needs.
The city of Juneau has a robust swim culture with exceptional community support. Our division is in an exciting phase of growing to meet community needs. Current aquatic programming, while minimal, is well supported through community interest.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
The working hours for this position fluctuate based on program needs. A majority of the working hours will occur during regular office hours (Monday through Friday) but evening and weekend work will be required based on program needs. Your office would be located at Dimond Park Aquatic Center.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an energetic and creative aquatic professional to join our management team.
The successful candidate will have experience in overseeing swim lesson programming; understand the principles of working with entry-level staff to effectively coach positive performance; and planning, implementing, and managing aquatic programs and special events.
Skills needed to be successful in this position include organization, the ability to plan programs and effectively manage multiple projects and programs at one time.
Desirable skills and experience include:
• Basic principles and practices of supervision and training with specific experience working with younger, inexperienced staff.
• Progressive experience working with and overseeing a comprehensive swim lesson program.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques used in overseeing customer service programs.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of a well-rounded community fitness program.
Typical Responsibilities
This position is responsible for coordinating the planning and oversight of aquatic programming for two facilities- Augustus Brown Pool and Dimond Park Aquatic Center. In this position, your primary responsibility will include:
• Assist in hiring, training, and supervising aquatic program staff including oversight of swim instructors.
• Coordinate with pool supervisors to plan and implement the dates and times of swim lesson sessions.
• Coordinate, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive community aquatic programming. Works with the Aquatics Manager to identify and allocate staffing and materials needed for program implementation.
• Assist with the development, implementation and tracking of marketing strategies.
• Provide a variety of information to the public regarding aquatic programs; respond to questions or concerns and survey patrons as needed.
• Coordinate registration through the department’s point of sale software
• Meeting the evolving needs of the community through innovative program offerings.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work with the Aquatics Manager to develop, plan and implement new recreation programming for the aquatics division including special events, youth activities and fitness classes. You will study current recreation and aquatic trends and develop tools for community outreach to cultivate successful programs for implementation.
In this position, you will also be responsible for working with the Aquatics Manager to plan marketing and promotion for the aquatics division and assist with an annual marketing calendar. You will work with staff at both facilities to keep marketing materials updated and distributed to the community.
You will provide administrative support to the division including operational duties including assisting with cash handling and deposit procedures and coaching staff in providing exceptional customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from high school, or the equivalent
Experience: Two (2) years of providing administrative support to recreational activities/programs. At least six (6) months of experience must be as Recreation Coordinator I with the City of Juneau or the equivalent elsewhere.
Licensure: CPR/First Aid Certification within 30 days of employment
Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment and for continued employment
For Adult/Youth Recreation program:
Substitutions: Experience coaching youth or adult sports activities may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of one (1) sports season of credit for two (2) months experience; OR
Experience officiating youth or adult sports activities may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of ten (10) games per season for credit of two (2) months experience; OR
College study in recreation or physical education may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 2.5 semester hours (3.75 quarter hours) of credit for one month of experience for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
NOTE: There is no substitution for the six months of experience as Recreation Coordinator I with the City of Juneau or the equivalent elsewhere.
Supplemental Information
If you have questions about this position, please call Terra Patterson at (907) 321-6535.
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting “see resume or CV” or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
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EEO Statement
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 S. Seward St., Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.
Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- No cost employee only plan available
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance–$5,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
- Additional optional coverage available
- Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage
- Optional group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Short-term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Pet Insurance
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
- Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau’s Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit: Benefits – City and Borough of Juneau
Paid Leave and Holidays
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- 21 days of PL within first year of employment
- Personal leave includes Sick leave
Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:
- An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
- An Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
- Health related webinars
- Office Ergonomic Assessments
For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit Wellness Program – City and Borough of Juneau.
Additional Perks
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices