Salary : $60,508.50 - $82,972.50 Annually
Location : 414 W. Hanagita, AK
Job Type : Hourly Permanent Full-Time
Job Number : 25.01
Department : Parks & Recreation
Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025
The City of Valdez Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services Department is hiring a Recreation Coordinator.
This position, under supervision of the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, will plan, organize, promote, implement, and evaluate community recreation programs, including arts, cultural and enrichment programming, outdoor and adventure activities, special events, games, sports, camps, classes, and athletic programming; supervise personnel in planning and facilitating recreation activities; and coordinate City sponsored events such as Memorial Day Weekend Community Picnic, 4th of July, Community Tree Lighting, Clean-Up Day, Runs & Races, and all other events as assigned; assist fellow Recreation Coordinator(s) in completing departmental tasks or other special recreation functions.
Position is open until filled, review of applications begins on February 18, 2025.
This is a fully benefited, full time position working 37.5 hours per week. Schedule may be variable to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The City of Valdez offers a competitive pay, incentive, and benefits package to include :
- 12.5 paid holidays
- Approximately 24 days of annual personal leave accrual for employees with less than 2 years of service with City of Valdez
- Affordable, excellent health insurance with 90 / 10 coverage and low deductibles
- Optional Supplemental Life Insurance & AFLAC
- Member of the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System
- Optional 457 deferred compensation plan & City matching 401(b) plan with enrollment in 457 plan
- Tuition reimbursement and Advanced training opportunities
- Relocation expense reimbursement
The successful applicant should demonstrate the following knowledge and skills in their application package :
Knowledge of :
City and Department policies and procedures.Principles and techniques of recreation planning, facilitation, and management.Staff hiring requirements and training techniques.Emergency first aid and CPR techniques.The role of OSHA, ADA, and DEC in the area of recreation.Recreation risk / legal management.Must demonstrate an understanding of and the necessity for staff training manuals, emergency action plans, risk management, and liability mitigation.Skill in :
Prioritizing and executing multiple tasks and projects.Training and supervising staff.Managing public relations and community programs.Recreation and Event planning, coordination, and management.Developing operations, facility, and staff training manuals.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Two (2) years Parks and Recreation program experience or related public sector program management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Two (2) years minimum background working in recreation programming.Background working with adults & youth; either as a coach, supervisor or event coordinator.Two (2) years experience programming background in outdoor recreation, special events, and ongoing general recreation activities.Experience working with multiple agencies.Valid State of Alaska Driver's License, or ability to obtain within 30 days.Must be able to pass a background check. Individuals in this position cannot be listed as having a founded child abuse or neglect complaint.Must obtain and maintain CPR, and first aid certification within one (1) month of hire.Must obtain and maintain necessary certifications as they relate to assigned duties.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Develop and implement a broad community recreation program, including indoor and outdoor activities, recurring and one-time programming, camps, classes, leagues, tournaments, events, etc. and all activities related to City sponsored events.Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate recreation staff.Foster public-private partnerships to fill gaps in recreation programs and services.Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.Analyze recreation trends and patterns; incorporate industry standards and best practices.Monitor equipment, manage snack bar purchases and resale, procure program and facility supplies and materials.Collaborate with fellow Recreation Coordinator on developing and implementing programmingMaintains cooperative working relations with City departments and outside agencies.General oversight of scheduled activities and manage daily operation as assigned by the PRCS Assistant Director of the Salmonberry Ski Hill and other outdoor Recreation venues; Valdez Public School facilities; the Ike Woody Woodman Recreation Center.Coordinate facility reservations and program registration.Perform various administrative duties, e.g., answer phone, operate copy machine, etc.Performs other related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS :
Knowledge of :
City and Department policies and procedures.Principles and techniques of recreation planning, facilitation, and management.Staff hiring requirements and training techniques.Emergency first aid and CPR techniques.The role of OSHA, ADA, and DEC in the area of recreation.Recreation risk / legal management.Must demonstrate an understanding of and the necessity for staff training manuals, emergency action plans, risk management, and liability mitigation.Skill in :
Prioritizing and executing multiple tasks and projects.Training and supervising staff.Managing public relations and community programs.Recreation and Event planning, coordination, and management.Developing operations, facility, and staff training manuals.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Work is performed in various Parks and Recreation venues.May be subject to frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs).Must be able to work in an outdoor environment (year-round) in inclement weather.This position works variable hours to include evenings, weekends and holidays.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Two (2) years Parks and Recreation program experience or related public sector program management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Two (2) years minimum background working in recreation programming.Background working with adults & youth; either as a coach, supervisor or event coordinator.Two (2) years experience programming background in outdoor recreation, special events, and ongoing general recreation activities.Experience working with multiple agencies.Valid State of Alaska Driver's License, or ability to obtain within 30 days.Must be able to pass a background check. Individuals in this position cannot be listed as having a founded child abuse or neglect complaint.Must obtain and maintain CPR, and first aid certification within one (1) month of hire.Must obtain and maintain necessary certifications as they relate to assigned duties.The City of Valdez offers an enticing benefits package that includes affordable health insurance, optional life insurance, matching retirement plans, retirement planning advisor, ample paid time off, and many other perks.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Currently monthly employee paid premium is approximatley $113.00 per month for comprehensive family medical, RX, dental, vision, & hearing.Basic life insurance policy provided.Effective 1st day of month following 30 days of employment.Medical
Low deductible : $100 per person not to exceed $300 per family.488 maximum out of pocket expense after deductible has been met.Prescriptions
Generic Co-Pay $5.Non-Generic Co-Pay $10.Up to a 90-day supply from either mail order or brick / mortar pharmacy.Extensive formulary.Dental
Deductible : $25 per person not to exceed $75 per family.Maximum annual benefit of $2500 per person.Cleaning & exams pay at 100% with no deductible.
Orthodontics for dependents up to age 19.Implants are covered not to exceed annual benefit maximums.Vision
No deductible.One exam per family member per year.Lenses each year covered at 90%.A year supply of contacts annually covered at 50%.Frames every other year covered at 90% not to exceed $200.Lasik coverage - $2000 lifetime benefit.Hearing
No Deductible.Exam is covered at 90%.Device is covered at 50%.Optional life insurance
Based on employees age / wage - not to exceed benefit amount of $60,000.Spouse coverage available - 1 / 2 the benefit of the employee at 1 / 2 the cost.Coverage for children of $10,000 at $1.19 per month.RETIREMENT PLANS
State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System
8% pre-tax contribution to PERS Tier IV Defined Contribution Plan.5% city match.
5-year vesting schedule.Optional deferred compensation plan & city matching 401(a)
Pre-tax contribution into a 457 plan, not to exceed federal limitations (2024 is $22,500) - no waiting period to enroll.City will match not to exceed 6.2% for regular employees and 9.3% for executive staff into a 401(a) after 90 days of employment.PAID TIME OFF
New employees accrue 24 days per year for first 2 years of service.Hourly employees can accrue compensatory time in lieu of overtime at the rate of 1.5 hours per hour worked.HOLIDAYS
The City recognizes 12.5 holidays per yearNew Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. DayPresidents DaySeward's DayMemorial Day4th of JulyLabor DayAlaska DayVeteran's DayThanksgivingFriday following ThanksgivingDay on Christmas EveChristmas Day
Salary : $60,509 - $82,973
