Location : Juneau
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300225
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Dimond Park Aquatics Center
Opening Date: 12/14/2023
Closing Date: 12/28/2023 4:30 PM Alaska
Position Number: 212036
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
Pay Range: 12
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Telework Availability: Not Available
Description
The City & Borough of Juneau, Parks & Recreation, Aquatics Division is hiring!
The Juneau Aquatics Division offers a team-oriented workplace with a shared goal of enriching the Juneau community through aquatic exercise, recreation and wellness. This exciting opportunity provides one-of-a-kind job working with the aquatic supervisory team to plan and oversee multiple programs including special events and swimming lessons.
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.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an energetic and creative professional to join our management team.
The successful candidate will have experience in overseeing instructional programs or 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 instructional program.
- Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques used in overseeing customer service programs.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of a well-rounded community fitness program.
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. This position will assist with programming at both pools, but your office would be located at Dimond Park Aquatic Center.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from high school, or the equivalent
Experience:
Two (2) years of providing administrative support to recreational activities/programs.
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.
Supplemental Information
If you have questions about this position, please contact the hiring manager:
Hiring Manager: Terra Patterson
Phone Number: (907) 321-6535
Email: terra.patterson@juneau.gov
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 Heritage Way, 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
- Employer fully funded Dependent Care Flex plan at open enrollment after 1 year of employment
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
- Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees
- 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:
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 .
Additional Perks
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices