Ice Arena Manager Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Basic Function Responsible to ensure that all recreational activities are accomplished in a safe and orderly manner for the Parks & Recreation Department. Assists in the development and implementation of recreational programming. Provides supervision and direction to staff when the Facility Supervisor is not present.

Works weekends and evenings. SALARY: 7A REPORTS TO: Facility Supervisor POSITIONS SUPERVISED: 2-3 Recreation Specialists Facility Custodians Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 3:00 - 11:00 PM, Varies with Program needs Typical Duties 1.Provide on-site technical direction of work production to lower-level positions. 2.Provide indoor/outdoor recreation activities for children and youth, adults, and persons with disabilities

3.Issue passes for recreational skating and monitor/enforce proper safety rules in the ice rink. 4. Provide routine clean up and general maintenance of locker rooms and ice arena seating and perform custodial duties

5. Clean, sharpen, and maintain ice skates and equipment. 6.

Render emergency first aid as appropriate for the situation. 7. Inspect facilities to detect and report damage or safety concerns.

8. Inform participants of facility rules and ensure that scheduled activities are enforced. Respond to patrons' questions/needs and refer to manager when appropriate.

9. Responsible for checking patrons in and out of locker rooms on sign-up sheet. 10.

Assist in the setup and take down of facilities for special events at the ice arena, football field, and artificial turf field. 11. Open facilities for daily activities; secure and close facilities.

12. Plan, organize, and implement new special events and recreational programs. 13.

Register participants and communicate with parents, teachers, care providers, and organizations concerning individuals, programs, and events. 14. Operate a point-of-sale system, process cash, check, and credit card sales and take facility reservations using recreation scheduling software.

Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. Prefer an Associate's degree or higher in Recreation Management or any related field.

2. Minimum two (2) years of direct work experience organizing events or teaching programs to children and youth, seniors, or individuals with physical or developmental disabilities. 3.

Minimum of six (6) months supervisory experience required. 4. A minimum of six (6) months of work experience dealing with the public, operating a personal computer and/or cash register, and handling cash.

5. Must be able to achieve Standard First Aid, Adult CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications as recognized by the American Red Cross (or equivalent) within three (3) months of hire. 6.

Must be at least 21 years old. 7. Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver's license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough's insurance program.

If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST.) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 1. Strong organizational skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with participants, caregivers, and agencies within the community

2. Knowledge of methods and practices of group organization and instruction used in specialty activities. OTHER 1.

This position requires a criminal background check. 2. A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED.

Additional Information JOB CONTACTS: Ordinary business contact with employees in own division and continuous, routine public contact. Frequent contacts involving outside organizations/agencies. JOB RESPONSIBILITY: Supervisory responsibilities: directs the work flow of permanent, temporary, seasonal, and volunteers; many minor problems daily, and an occasional major one where supervisor may not be present, must use own initiative in handling most problems; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require minimal effort to recover.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: A recreational facility where conditions are pleasant; good, clean conditions where accidents/hazards are negligible; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing or pulling (26-50 lbs.). Occasionally requires outdoors work in somewhat disagreeable conditions with occasional heat, cold, wet, noise, etc.; up to 3/4 of time is spent standing, or walking. This position falls under the Borough's Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Control Program as it is reasonably anticipated that infrequent exposure to blood or other bodily fluids may occur while performing some job duties

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Application Procedure: Apply Online Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed online application on or before the closing date and time as specified in the Job Posting. Online applications can be located at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/FNSB. For additional information please call (907) 459-1202 or the Borough Direct Job Line at (907) 459-1206

The Borough complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/interview/selection process, contact the Human Resources Office at (907)459-1202 or the EEO office. The EEO Compliance Officer can be contacted at (907) 459-1309.

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