Head Lifeguard

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY OF UNALASKA
PARKS, CULTURE & RECREATION

Open Date: 7/29/19
Close Date: 8/12/19

Position: AQUATICS HEAD LIFEGUARD
Salary: [nonunion: hiring range - min – midpoint] $ 20.89 - $26.11 / hourly

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the position of Head Lifeguard in the Parks, Culture and Recreation Department.  Located in the central Aleutian Islands, Unalaska, Alaska is a multicultural coastal community of approximately 4,500 full-time residents and is home to the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position works under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Manager. Under the guidance of the Aquatics Manager, the Head Lifeguard will oversee all the lifeguards including their scheduling, timesheets, training and operations. The Head Lifeguard will also be able to cover shifts that our high school lifeguards cannot. The Head Lifeguard will be trained in pool operations and pool chemicals and able to assist the manager with the up keep of the Aquatics Center.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.  Ability to maintain required records associated with the Aquatics Center.  Knowledge of pool recreational activities. Ability to perform lifeguard duties. Ability to work with a variety of age groups and cultures. Effective leadership and good communication and interactive skills. Ability to handle potentially sensitive incidents. Knowledge of program policies, health and safety requirements and emergency procedures. Knowledge of basic office practices and procedures. Ability to operate office equipment. Ability to teach and train lifeguards as needed.   

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED. Three (3) or more years of Lifeguarding experience required, and a willingness to acquire additional skills and training.
One (1) year of demonstrated leadership experience required.
Certified Pool Operators Certifications highly preferred.
Lifeguard Instructors Certification highly preferred.
Other combination of education and experience that could provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed will be evaluated on an individual basis. 

LICENCES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have or ability to obtain an Alaska Driver’s License within 90 days of hire;
Must have or ability to obtain Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire;
Must have or ability to obtain Lifeguard Training certification within 90 days of hire
Must have or ability to obtain Certified Pool Operators certification within 90 days of hire
Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends with possible hours during the week for various other programs;
Must be able to work in an environment around general chemicals and chorine,
Must be eligible to work in the US; requirement by Federal Law if hired must complete employment eligibility verification form (I-9)
Successfully pass background test which includes, Criminal background, Professional and Reference check. 
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test as well as future periodic random testing.

BENEFITS:
Travel allowance $1,500 every year on your date of hire.
Medical premium 100% employer paid (employee & dependents)
Paid Time Off starting at 8 hours per pay period.
Eligible for PERS retirement.

TO APPLY: Submit a City of Unalaska Application. All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Dept. 907-581-1252, or by downloading at www.ci.unalaska.ak.us Return completed forms to City of Unalaska Attn: Administration P.O Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685, email [email protected] or fax 907-581-4469