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The SPRD Administration consists of the SPRD Director and a part-time office assistant handling procedures, policies, political issues, supervision and department management. We hope you continue to contact our office for questions, concerns and comments.

Karin Sturdy, Director
 Seward Parks & Recreation Department
P.O. Box 167
Seward, AK  99664-0167
(907)224.4053
fax 224.4069
                                      Menu  
Director's Welcome
 Grants
 Projects & Goals
 Employment Opportunities
 Intern Option
 Volunteer Opportunities 
Training & Education Needs
 5-Year Plan
 FAQ s
 SPRD New Year's Resolutions
 Policies
 Refund Policy
 Registration Help
 ALPAR Crew
 Emergency Shelter Management

bulletGrants
bulletHoben Park
bulletALPAR Litter Patrol Crew
bulletIditarod Park
bulletBeautiful Dumpsters

bulletProjects & Goals

            Centennial Events - We celebrated 100 years in 2003. We didn't finish everything we started,
              but we celebrate the events and projects we did complete. And we shall not be distracted.
            Waterfront Park Improvements
            Fourth of July Beach - Management Issues
            Forest Acres Campground Improvements
            Inclusive Recreation & Inclusion Board
            Memorial Pathway in Obihiro Park
            Safety: Plan, Training, Equipment, Meetings
            Write and Implement a TYC Training Checklist
            "Seward, Alaska's Accessible Town"
            Update Parks & Recreation Master Plan
            Host the Alaska Recreation & Park Association in 2010
            Update & Collate Employee Manuals - All Divisions
            Acquire Middle School facility for SPRD Center
            Spring Creek Campground July 4th Issues Management

bulletEmployment Opportunities          
bulletSPRD is hiring:             Click here for more details

The City of Seward is an equal opportunity employer. We currently have position vacancies within our department. We hire seasonal employees:
                Click here for more details on summer jobs.

        Summer:
                Campgrounds & Parks     (Park Attendants I; Park Maintenance Workers; Office Assistants)
                Teen & Youth Center     (Program Aides; 40-hr Day Camp PAs; on-call crew)
                Sports & Recreation       (Program Aides, on-call & weekend crew)
                Parking                        (Office Assistants; Parking Lot Attendants)
                ALPAR Litter Patrol         (Crew Members & Crew Leader)

        Fall:
                Community Schools (Coordinator, currently filled)
                Teen & Youth Center (Program Aides, On-Call Program Trainee)
                Sports & Recreation (Program Aides, On-Call Program Trainee crew)

For these and other City positions, contact personnel@cityofseward.net.
See also our "Meet the Players" page for short descriptions of the various job titles.

        Intern:
                 SPRD is very interested in hosting an intern in a parks and recreation or related degree program. The down-side we admit right up front is that our department does not offer housing nor pay. (Summer interns may have the opportunity to serve as a campground host.) Of course, if we can combine a job vacancy with an internship, everyone wins! We will be pleased to converse with an intern who has reviewed our programs and is interested in working within the above parameters. Best wishes in your studies and career goals! Email sprd@cityofseward.net

bullet Training & Education Needs

            Emergency Shelter Management
            Inclusive Recreation
            Behavior Management
            CPR/First Aide
            OSHA
            Crisis Response

bullet Five Year Plan (updated January 2004)

        2004 - Year One
        1. "Set the Example" motto
        2. Landscape and playground at TYC
        3. Fix the warehouse foundation: $10,000 to $15,000
        4. AVTEC Gym wall repair
        5. Adult Flag Football League
        6. Annual Community Potluck
        7. ADA Bleachers in AVTEC Gym
        8. Inclusion Training & Equipment
        9. Begin Rebuilding Flower Gardens
        10. Fence Two Lakes Park Property Border at Southeast Line
        11. Retain Appropriate-size Staff
        12. TYC Computer Lab Furniture & Chairs
        13. Soccer League - New Life and Enthusiasm. More Kids
        14. Training: CPR/ 1st Aide
        15. Teach & Live "Safety Attitude"
        16. Increase Attendance Every Year; Improve Events Every Year
        Others: Equipment Check-out Stand for Outdoor Games; Efficient SPRD Quarterly Brochure; Summer Adventure Programs, such as Paintball, Ropes Course, Wall Climbing; Cost-Benefit Analysis Study to incorporate all sites (TYC, Community Schools, Sports & Recreation, Parks Maintenance and Campgrounds) into one location.

        2005 - Year Two
        Update this Plan; Rebuild Flower Gardens & Add New Gardens; Volunteer Coordinator with On-going Program; Waterfront Park Completed & Green; Update Policies & Procedures; Retain Appropriate Size Staff; Inclusion Equipment & Training; Update Parks Master Plan; TYC Dance Equipment, Fund the City Recreation Complex (Tree & leaf fund-raiser) Annual Winter Family Events;

        2006 - Year Four
        Retain Appropriate Size Staff; Inclusion Equipment & Training; Temperature-controlled showers

        2007 - Year Five
        Retain Appropriate Size Staff; Inclusion Equipment & Training; Add Pocket Parks; Build the City Recreation Complex; Pee Wee Football; City Interpretive Walk Program & Staff

bullet Department New Year's Resolutions - 2004

        1. Better Communication. (Prompt replies within department and to the public)
        2. Do it right the first time and do the job so it will last.
        3. Gain consensus within staff about policy changes.
        4. Give all team members advance notice on projects which may impact them.
        5. Staff training for emergencies. (CPR/First Aide.)
        6. Once-per-month staff meetings.
        Others: cross-training among divisions; understand job roles & chain of command; be professional - maintain professional-looking work areas; debrief regarding discipline at TYC; add inter-agency events (such as Bike Rodeo).

bulletSPRD Policies & Rules
 
bulletPolicies

1. Drug Free Zone
2. Use Appropriate Language
3. Racial slurs are NEVER appropriate or acceptable.
Under Construction Zone......      add the rest...
 

bulletRules

1. Respect Others.
    2. Violence is not acceptable.
        3. Cooperate with staff & volunteers.
            4. Be real. It's OK to be yourself.
                5. Use proper language. No swearing.
                    6. Do the right thing.

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Our Refund Policy:

    SPRD proudly guarantees your satisfaction in each of our programs, classes or activities. If you are not satisfied, we will apply the collected registration fee to another program of your choice. If this does not meet your needs, we will refund your money. (Refunds occur via check through the City of Seward accounting system.)

 Refunds are NOT available for:

bullet    most special events
bullet    sports events
bullet    tournaments   
bullet    Day Camps
bullet    pavilion reservations (you may switch dates, with notice)
bullet    ball field reservations
bullet    camping
 
Day Camp Cancellation Policy
Sorry, we are unable to offer refunds for registered campers who cancel or do  not attend

No refunds are given for classes in which the participant did not notify us of their cancellation.

REGISTRATION - How to...

bullet    1. Find the class you want
bullet    2. Complete the registration form
bullet    3. Call to verify deadline dates or availability
bullet    4. Submit the form with your payment

You can register for classes, events and tournaments at any SPRD program site. You will be required to submit a SPRD registration form and a signed waiver along with the class fee.

You can usually save money paying the earlybird fee; it's usually due one week earlier than the regular fee. Pre-registration is easy and essential to each class's success. The earlier you register, the better.

How can I pay?

bullet        1. US Mail

Send to: SPRD / PO Box 167 / Seward, AK / 99664-0167
Use the registration form, include the payment. Checks are to: SPRD

bullet        2. Credit Card

Stop by in person or call. Sports & Rec: (907)224.4054
You'll still be required to send in your registration form, but this is a great way to secure your place early, or maybe you like to collect frequent flyer miles.

bullet        3. Walk In

Hey, this is Seward; this is Alaska. Most people still prefer face-to-face business transactions, and we are here for you.
    TYC is at 3rd & Jefferson
    Sports & Rec is in the AVTEC Gym at 519 4th Avenue
    Community Schools is at the Junior High School, teacher's faculty lounge - closed during summer months
    City Hall: We no longer have offices here, but in a pinch, you could stop by the Utility Counter to pay. The downside to this venue is that SPRD staff are not on hand to inform you if the class is full or to answer detailed questions. But sometimes, City Hall is the most convenient, and we are happy to have it available for you.

bullet        4. Call or Fax

Sports & Rec:         224.4054              fax: 224.4051
TYC:                     224.5472              fax: 224.2745
Community Schools: 224.4056              fax: 224.4051
Campgrounds:         224.4055              fax: 224.4088

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