Salary: $15.05 – $19.18 Hourly
Location : Eagle River, AK
Job Type: Seasonal / Part Time
Job Number: 2023-09196
Department: Parks & Recreation Department
Division: Eagle River/Chugiak Parks – Admin
Opening Date: 09/29/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
These positions are represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and are subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
HOURS OF WORK: Hours vary; Monday through Sunday; between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
LOCATION(S): 17300 South Birchwood Loop, Beach Lake Chalet
This is a seasonal, part-time positions, working 16 to 24 hours a week. It is estimated to begin on November 6, 2023 and will end approximately six (6) months from date of hire.
Example of Duties
Under direction, supervise public use and special event activities at Beach Lake Chalet and Nordic Ski Trails main access. Perform facility inspections. Input daily records. Prepare and maintain facility for public use. Perform facility cleaning and snow removal duties as required including daily closure duties. Evaluate and report facility and / or trail conditions. Provide customer information and assistance. Perform other related job duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
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.
Must possess a current American Red Cross First Aid Certification or the equivalent at the time of hire.
Must possess a current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification or the equivalent at the time of hire.
Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver’s license by the time of hire.
Additional Important Information
Preference will be given to returning Seasonal Employees who are eligible for Recall, and to any 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, the applicant must be capable of frequently bending, twisting, and kneeling. Applicant must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and work outdoors in inclement weather.
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicants 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 applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the
All required certifications must remain current for the duration 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 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, 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.
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 applicants clicks on the “Apply” link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the 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) 343-4447 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Accounts
Retirement:
- State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
- 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
Employer Paid Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Leave Plan
- 11 Paid Holidays
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant’s qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the ‘Work Experience’ section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting “see resume” or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a current Municipal employee affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) OR a returning seasonal employee?
- Yes
- No
03
Which of the following best describes your level of education?
- None / Less than High School
- High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree or higher
04
How many months of experience do you have in 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?
- None
- Less than 3 months
- 3 months to less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 12 months
- 12 months to less than 24 months
- 24 months or more
05
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application’s Work History support your response.
Noting “see resume”, “N/A”, or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
06
Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver’s license OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross First Aid Certification OR have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification OR have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
09
How many months of experience do you have working in a community recreation center setting?
- None
- Less than 3 month
- 3 month to less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 12 months
- 12 months to less than 24 months
- 24 months or more
10
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application’s Work History support your response.
Noting “see resume”, “N/A”, or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
Required Question