Lifeguard

AKML; Unalaska (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Unalaska, in the Department of Parks, Culture, and Recreation (Aquatics Center), is seeking a Lifeguard to monitor patrons, respond to emergencies, and maintain a safe pool environment. The role requires maintaining certifications and performing water chemistry testing.

Responsibilities include assisting the public, handling admissions, and ensuring programs run smoothly. Flexible hours may include evenings and weekends; prior lifeguard experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have valid lifeguard, first aid, CPR, AED, and oxygen provider certifications.
• Ability to learn basic pool chemistry operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise Aquatics Center patrons.
• Respond effectively to emergencies with CPR, oxygen, AED and first aid.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary facility and inspect/clean equipment.
• Test and record water chemistry.
• Provide information to the public about operations and programs; answer phones and collect admissions.

Skills

Lifeguarding

CPR

AED

First Aid

Customer Service

Education

Lifeguard Certification

Driver's License

Job description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

City of Unalaska

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, CULTURE, AND RECREATION

*Aquatics Center*

OPEN DATE: October 6, 2026

CLOSE DATE: Until Filled

POSITION: LIFEGUARD

SALARY: $24.11 / hour

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the position of Lifeguard in the Department of Parks, Culture, and Recreation (Aquatics Center Division). Located in the central Aleutian Islands, Unalaska, Alaska, is a multicultural coastal community of approximately 4,250 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 employee tasks in this classification.

The duties shown are designed 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 the 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 life-guarding techniques. Ability to understand swimming techniques. Knowledge of or ability to learn pool operations, as well as 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 Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and oxygen provider.
• Ability to learn and perform basic pool chemistry operations.

LICENCES & 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 an 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 requires less than part-time hours of work in a given work week and is not eligible for benefits.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER