Aquatics Recreation Activity Leader II

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

13 paid holidays per year

Paid leave

PERS retirement credit

Free parking

Job summary

Juneau Pools is seeking a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor to join the Dimond Park Aquatic Center team. The role involves lifeguarding and teaching aquatic programming to participants from six months to senior citizens, under general supervision.

Strong communication and safety skills are essential for delivering classes and maintaining a safe swimming environment. The position requires flexibility in hours, primarily Mon–Fri with possible weekend shifts, and will work at both pool locations, with

Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to communicate swimming safety concepts to students of all ages.
• Ability to lifeguard and supervise aquatic environments.
• Ability to implement and teach aquatic programming to diverse age groups.

Responsibilities

• Lifeguard and supervise patrons during programs.
• Provide swimming instruction within organized class structures.
• Support administrative staff in planning aquatic programming.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Swimming safety knowledge

Verbal demonstration ability

Job description

The recruitment period for this position has been extended. Previous applicants will be considered and need not reapply.

Juneau Pools is seeking to hire a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor to join our energetic Dimond Park Aquatic Center team!

Under general supervision, this position will lifeguard and assist in implementing and teaching aquatic programming to students aging from six months to senior citizens.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for fun and energetic applicants with good communication and organizational skills who enjoys working with community members of all ages in an aquatic setting. Applicants must be able to understand swimming and aquatic safety concepts and be able to communicate them to students verbally as well as with physical demonstration.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

The working hours for this position fluctuate based on program needs. A majority of the working hours will occur Monday through Friday but weekend work will be required based on program needs. This position will assist with programming at both pool locations, but primary scheduling would be based out of Dimond Park Aquatic Center.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• In this position you will receive a salary package that includes the opportunity for regular pay increases, 13 paid holidays a year, an excellent health insurance program that includes medical, dental, vision and orthodontia care options, paid leave, and retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System).
• We value the health and well-being of our employees.
• The CBJ provides free parking, paid time off for parentteacher conferences, the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJrecreational centers and local fitness programs, free annual health screenings, free flu shots, free classes,challenges, and webinars on healthy living to assist you with achieving work/life balance.

Typical Responsibilities

• The main duty of this position will be the providing swimming instruction to the public in an organized class structure and overseeing safety of aquatic patrons while performing lifeguarding duties.
• Secondary duties will include providing support to administrative staff in planning and implementing aquatic based programming.