RECREATION SUPERVISOR - Range 12 / NON
Salary
$27.00 - $39.92 Hourly
Location
Spenard Recreation Center, Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
2026-00393
Department
Parks & Recreation Department
Division
Spenard Recreation Center
Opening Date
06/11/2026
Closing Date
6/25/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
HOURS OF WORK: Hours Vary; Monday thru Sunday; 7 AM to 11 PM
LOCATION: Spenard Recreation Center; 2020 W. 48th Ave, Anchorage, AK
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.
To be considered for employment, candidates 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.
Example of Duties
Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, organizes, supervises, and evaluates the work of recreation staff providing a wide variety of recreational programs and activities to Anchorage residents at assigned recreation facilities and satellites; and performs related duties as assigned. Oversees and manages the accreditation process of the American Camping Association. The Spenard Recreation Center and program responsibilities are based on facility size, budget, staff supervised, participants served, and number, variety and types of programs offered. Incumbents have full supervisory responsibilities for professional, support, part-time and seasonal staff assigned to the respective sites and are responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a wide array of recreation programs to meet the recreational needs and interests of Anchorage residents who are served at the assigned sites. Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the recreation or related field.
OR
Associate's Degree in Recreation or related discipline and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the recreation or related field.
OR
Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or a related discipline and one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in the recreation or related field.
Must Possess:
Valid State of Alaska Driver's License at time of hire
American Red Cross First Aid Certification at time of hire
American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification at time of hire.
Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.100 and AS 12.02.400) is required.
Additional Important Information
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 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 the submission of a copy of the applicants Alaska drivers license and a current copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicles driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan drivers 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 MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.(Download PDF reader)
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.
Background check will be conducted every 5 years, disclosure statement and verification of the National Sex Offender Public Website to be done annually in regards to the American Camping Association (ACA) standards.
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.
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration 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 an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com 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 applicants 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) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alaska 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:
Retirement:
Employer Paid Benefits:
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx
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In order to be considered, candidates 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 candidates 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?
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Are you a current Municipal employee?
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Do you now or in the future require sponsorship to work legally in the United States? (*IMPORTANT: The Municipality of Anchorage is unable to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.)
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What is your highest level of completed education?
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How much experience do you have in recreation or related field?
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Describe your relevant experience in detail. Specify which role(s) from your work history demonstrate(s) the qualifications required for this position.
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Do you have or can you obtain a valid State of Alaska Driver's License by the time of hire?
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Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification OR obtain one by time hire?
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Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross First Aid Certification OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?
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Please describe additional, relevant paid or unpaid work experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the tasks and duties of this position to include an approximate number of hours per week. Examples of such work experience may include volunteer work or other extracurricular work (including in high school or college), as well as paid or unpaid work performed for tribes and/or tribal, cultural, community-based, philanthropic religious, spiritual, professional, or social organizations.
Required Question
Employer Municipality of Anchorage
Address 632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605
Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
Phone (907) 343-4442
Website http://www.muni.org/jol