Salary: $90,855.00 - $111,165.00 Annually
Location : NPRSA - Mile 23.4 Kenai Spur Hwy., Kenai, AK
Job Type: Full-time
Department: NORTH PENINSULA RECREATION SERVICE AREA
Division: NORTH PEN REC SA
Opening Date: 04/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

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Definition
Under the general direction and supervision of the Borough mayor or their designee the Recreation Director leads the day-to-day operations of NPRSA, making sure programs, facilities, and services run smoothly and meet the needs of the community. Working closely with the service area board, this role helps guide decisions, supports planning efforts, and keeps everything moving forward from programming and staffing to budgeting and long-term planning.

Recruitment open until filled.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years managerial experience in recreation, or four years of managerial experience in the recreation field; certified pool/spa operator, CPR, and First Aid certificates; and a valid Alaska driver's license to perform all job functions.

Essential Functions

1. Plans, promotes, organizes and administers recreational services for the community under the policies established.
2. Prepares budget and directs expenditures of department funds and keeping of department records.
3. Serves as technical advisor to managing authority and serves as a recreation consultant to the community.
4. Implements and evaluates risk management programs.
5. Meets regularly with service area board.
6. Prepares materials and information for regular meetings with service area boards.
7. Develops plans, policies for service area board approval.
8. Selects, develops and supervises staff and on-calls.
9. Plans employee training and development programs for job related skills.
10. Interprets recreation program to public and maintains cooperative planning and working relationships with public and volunteer agencies.
11. Evaluates effectiveness in recreation areas, facilities and services.
12. Develops short and long range plans to meet recreational needs for all age groups.
13. Develops procedures to carry out plans and policies for facilities, staff and administration.
14. Prepares grant proposals for formal application for funding.
15. Prepares written, formal proposals for technical assistance on projects.
16. Serves as project manager and assists capital projects for service area projects.
17. Other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear; to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate equipment and machines; swim; stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally transport up to 50 pounds and very occasionally more than 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you for applying!
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully, and certify that your responses can be verified from information within your application and by reference?

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RESUME: This job posting requires a resume attached to the application. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.

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COVER LETTER: This job posting requires a cover letter attached to the application. Have you attached your cover letter, as required, which highlights my knowledge, skills, abilities and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

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Do you currently possess a valid Alaska driver's license?

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• No

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years managerial experience in recreation, or four years of managerial experience in the recreation field?

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• No

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Are you currently certified in First Aid and CPR? This is a minimum requirement.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Certified Pool Operators (CPO) certificate? This is a minimum requirement.

• Yes
• No

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Please provide name, address, email address, and contact numbers for three (3) professional references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
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Please provide name, address, email address and contact numbers for three (3) personal references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
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