Lifeguard I (Casual)

Basic Function

Provide for the safety of spectators, participants, and staff involved in aquatic activities and present aquatic instructional programs.

SALARY: 2A
REPORTS TO: Facility Supervisor
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

Typical Duties

1. Perform lifesaving and first aid procedures as appropriate for the situation
2. Teach learn to swim programs to a wide variety of community members, including those experiencing a disability and senior citizens.
3. Monitor and enforce proper safety rules and activities in swimming area.
4. Provide routine clean-up, sanitizing, and general maintenance in pool and locker room areas.
5. Handle cash, make change, operate credit card machine.
6. Perform State of Alaska required pool water testing.
7. Complete daily attendance and revenue reports as instructed.
8. Assist in planning and implement special events and programs.
9. Prepare daily and monthly lesson plans for all learn to swim classes.
10. Evaluate and recommend swim levels to new students and resolve customer concerns regarding swim lessons.
11. Register students and perform aquatic instruction at all levels of swimming programs and other special conditioning activities.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Eighteen years of age at time of employment.
2. Upon hire, must possess and maintain certification in Standard First Aid, Lifeguarding/Water Park Training, and CPR-PR as recognized by the American Red Cross (or equivalent). (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE PROVIDED ON FIRST DAY OF WORK).
2. Must obtain within 180 days of hire and maintain afterwards Water Safety Instructor certification.
3. All qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate all lifesaving and first aid skills required by the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Six months of experience in aquatic instruction, class preparation, and organization preferred.
2. Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, tactful, and courteous manner.
3. Basic computer skills, including word, excel and email functions.
4. Ability to operate a point-of-sale computer system.
5. Knowledge of Alaska Dept of Environmental Conservation health codes and regulations for pool operations.
OTHER
1. This position requires a criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.
2. A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED.

Additional Information

JOB CONTACTS:
Ordinary business contact with employees in own division and continuous, routine public contact.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
Does not supervise; performs mostly routine duties with a few minor problems that must be resolved on own initiative with little immediate supervision; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require minimal effort to recover.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
A recreation facility where conditions are pleasant; good, clean conditions with minor accident probability; requires short periods of moderate lifting, pushing or pulling (26-50 lbs.). Is expected to spend a considerable amount of time in treated pool water conducting swimming lessons.
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.

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 interview/selection process, please be sure to complete this section of the online application.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.40 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 14 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19