Find & Apply For Recreation / Activities Worker Jobs in Wasilla, Alaska

POSITION SUMMARY

: The Foundation's Trainer is responsible for the implementation of Extension and Enrichment (E&E) sports and fitness training and educational activities. Additionally, the Foundation's Trainer will provide youth and families with communication regarding program activities and outreach activities/opportunities within the Matsu Borough service area.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(INCLUDING

BUT NOT LIMITED TO

):

• Coordinate and implement the E&E sporting, fitness, and educational activities.
• Develop active/collaborative partnerships with other training providers.
• Assist in the creation of safety guidelines for all program activities.
• Provide transportation of youth program participants.
• Provide outreach information on services available within the Matsu Borough service area.
• Submit data and reports on time to the Lead Trainer.
• Obtain, track, and document all pertinent information.
• Participate in scheduled program/community meetings as requested.
• Travel to occasional training or meetings.
• Work as part of a team, the team includes co-workers, partner agencies, and participants/participant parent or guardian.
• Maintain confidentiality according to regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform all related duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple activities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle crisis situations and make sound judgments.
• Excellent customer services skills.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Demonstrated ability to identify resources in the community and make informed referrals.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, health, education and training and cultural needs of the Alaska Native and American Indian community.
• Maintain confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position is very active including sports activities both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to stand, walk, run, lift, carry, bend, squat, and climb, along with the ability to demonstrate sport specific movements and techniques.
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Individual may be exposed to various environmental conditions, including inclement weather, noise exposure, chemical exposure and infectious materials/blood borne pathogen exposure.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's degree in education, Sports Science, or related field, preferred.
• One (1) year experience in related field and continuing education toward a higher degree.
• One (1) year of youth activity coordination, in an education field setting.
• Valid state of Alaska driver's license and be insurable under KT's automotive insurance, which requires a driver to be at least 21 years of age with a clean driving record.
• Clean state and federal background check.

General Information:

Location:

2501 E Bogard Rd. Wasilla, AK 99654

Supervisor:

Lead Trainer Schedule:

Monday

• Thursday; 11:00 AM
• 7:00

PM Salary:

$22.00

• $25.

00 per hour DOE/E.

Position Type:

Temporary (August

• November, may extend if additional funding received).

Additional Information:

NATIVE PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (PL 93-638) and as further guided by Knik Tribe Native Preference Policy 6.120, Knik Tribe maintains preference in all phases of employment for Alaska Native, American Indian (AN/AI) and Native Hawaiian people, including direct lineal descendants and foster or traditionally adopted children. Also included are non-Native head of household member of Native families, which includes foster or traditionally adopted Native children.

To Apply:

Submit Resume to: Human Resources at hr@kniktribe.org For more information or to download the job description visit www.kniktribe.org/careers

Pay:

$22.00

• $25.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person