Lifeguard I

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY OF UNALASKA, AK
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, CULTURE & RECREATION
*AQUATIC CENTER*

Open Date:            April 29, 2022
Close Date:           Until Filled

Position:               LIFEGUARD I (2 open positions)
Hiring Wage:       $14.85/hour

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the position of Lifeguard I in the PCR Department (Pool).  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 is responsible for monitoring and supervising the activities of patrons of the Aquatics Center. Must be able to respond effectively to emergency situations and administer needed CPR, oxygen, AED, and first aid to victims. Maintain a safe and sanitary facility; continually inspect and clean facility and equipment and test and record the water chemistry. Provide a variety of information to the public regarding Aquatics Center operations and programs; respond to questions; answer the phone; collect pool admissions using RecTrac; open, close, lock and unlock the center as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Basic knowledge and skills of lifeguarding techniques.  Ability to understand swimming techniques. Knowledge of or ability to learn pool operations, and the City of Unalaska’s Aquatics Center’s policies and procedures.  Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.  Ability to enforce policies and regulations in a customer service environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Must have valid certifications or ability to obtain valid certifications in Life-guarding, First Aid, CPR, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and oxygen provider
Ability to learn and perform basic pool chemistry operations

LICENSES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required to have, or be able to obtain an Alaska Driver’s License within 90 days of hire
Ability to pass all required pre-employment testing i.e. Criminal background, Reference and History, and future random drug testing
Must be eligible to work in the US; requirements by Federal Law if hired must complete employment eligibility verification form (I9) Maintain active and current certifications and licensing for the duration of employment
Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, and weekends with possible hours during the week for various other programs Ability to work indoors, in a pool environment, with participants and with the smell of chlorine and/or cleaning supplies

BENEFITS: This position is less than part-time hours work in a given workweek and is not eligible for benefits.

TO APPLY: Submit a City of Unalaska Application.  All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Dept. 907-581-1252, or by downloading www.ci.unalaska.ak.us.  Return completed forms by email to [email protected] or send them 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.