Recreation & Aquatics Coordinator

CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL
In-House and Public Announcement

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RECREATION & AQUATICS COORDINATOR
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

The City and Borough of Wrangell is recruiting for a Recreation & Aquatics Coordinator to join the Borough’s Parks and Recreation Department.

The Recreation & Aquatics Coordinator assists and supports all functions of the Parks and Recreation Department, with primary duties including facilitating activities of recreation programs, program development for youth and adults, program promotions and  participant recruitment, supervising aquatics activities and lifeguard staff, swim lesson instruction and supervision, daily income reconciliation, weekly cash deposits, attendance tracking, reservation management and participation in policy and procedure updates. The position requires the knowledge and ability to plan, implement and evaluate recreation programming for all ages. The Recreation Coordinator also acts as a shift supervisor for the Recreation Facility and Swimming Pool in the absence of the Director, which necessitates a general knowledge of national lifeguard standards, best practices, and facility operations.

Preferred education and experience include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to gain a Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor certification upon hire and two years of recreation programming management or a position closely aligned with the duties, responsibilities and skills required.

This is a permanent 40 hour a week position with full benefits, paid hourly (overtime-eligible) at Grade 12 ranging from $18.45 to $23.19 per hour. Applicants must be able to work flexible hours based on program, staffing and facility needs. Some overtime may be authorized and/or required. The full job description and employment application can be found online at www.wrangell.com/jobs.

To be considered, submit a cover letter, resume, and completed employment application via e-mail to rmarshall@wrangell.com, or in person to City Hall, 205 Brueger St., Wrangell, AK 99929. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The first review of applications will take place the week of March 6^th, 2023.

The City and Borough of Wrangell is an equal opportunity employer.

Jeff Good
Wrangell Borough Manager

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