Head Lifeguard

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
CITY OF UNALASKA, AK
DEPARTMENT OF PARK, CULTURE & RECREATION

Open Date:  December 22, 2022
Close Date:  Open Until filled  
Position:      Aquatics Head Lifeguard  
Salary:         $21.83 – $27.28 hourly  

The Unalaska Department of Parks, Culture & Recreation is accepting applications for the position of Aquatics Head lifeguard, located in the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor. Unalaska, Alaska is a coastal community located in the Eastern Aleutian Islands with a multi-cultural population of approximately 4,000 full-time residents with season influxes from multiple commercial fishery operations.

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, operations, procurement of supplies and inventory. 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 to be able to assist the manager with the upkeep of the Aquatic Center including daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks.

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. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED. Three (3) or more years of lifeguarding and progressive management experience required, and a willingness to acquire additional skills and training. 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 180 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;
• Ability to work outdoors with participants;
• 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:

• $5,000 Relocation Assistance (taxable), if applicable
• Travel allowance $2,000 every year on your date of hire after 1st year of employment
• Free Annual Membership of LifeMed (employee + dependents)
• Free Membership for Parks, Culture and Recreation (employee only)
• Medical and Dental premiums 100% employer paid (employee & dependents)
• Paid Time Off starting at 16 hours a month.
• Eligible for 457 Plans with ICMA- RC or Mutual of America and other Voluntary Benefits.
• 9 paid Holidays and 4 floating Holidays per year
• Eligible for PERS retirement.
• Up to 100% tuition reimbursement (must be taken while employed; refer to Title III)

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 our Application Forms Page. Return completed forms to City of Unalaska Attn: Administration Department, P.O. Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685; email to [email protected] or send by fax to 907-581-4469.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Unalaska is an Employer of National Service and encourages AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and
other national service alumni to apply