Lifeguard (Benefitted) (AGB)

City & Borough of Juneau; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary pool pass

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

City & Borough of Juneau operates the Augustus Brown Pool and the Dimond Park Aquatic Center, seeking a vigilant Lifeguard to supervise swimmers, enforce rules, and respond to emergencies with professional care.

You will help maintain a clean, safe environment and work as part of a team in a fast-paced setting, with shifts that may vary in time and day.

Qualifications

• Certified as American Red Cross Lifeguard or the equivalent, and First Aid and CPR certificates.

Responsibilities

• Monitor swimmers and enforce pool rules to ensure safety.
• Respond to emergencies with appropriate care and alert supervision as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of pool area and facilities.

Skills

Proficient swimmer

Teamwork

Vigilant

Education

Lifeguard certification (ARC or equivalent)

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Job description

Juneau Pools is seeking a Lifeguard to join our energetic Augustus Brown Pool team!

As a lifeguard at the Augustus Brown Swimming Pool, under general supervision, you will be responsible to for ensuring the safety and enjoyable experience for guests using the facility by, monitoring swimmers, enforcing rules, responding to emergencies, providing care in an emergency, and maintaining the cleanliness of the facility.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for professional, vigilant and attention-orientated individuals who enjoy working with the public and understand the importance of aquatics in our community. Applicants must also be a proficient swimmer and able to work well as part of a team of varying ages and experience levels and be able to handle high-paced and occasionally stressful situations.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

Our aquatic team is a dynamic team who work cohesively together and are dedicated to making aquatic opportunities available to the community.

Aquatic staff enjoy flexibility in scheduling as well as a complimentary pool pass for the employee.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position will primarily work at the Augustus Brown Swimming Pool, but may also be asked to work at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center.

Our facilities are open to the public seven days a week from 5:00am-8:30 pm Monday-Friday and 9:00am-6:00pm on weekends.

The primary responsibility of this position is, with a high degree of vigilance, to monitor swimmers and respond to situations where their safety may be compromised. This includes observing guests as they swim and monitoring their proficiency, maintaining a safe environment by enforcing rules, and providing care to guests who may become injured or encounter a physical ailment. During a typical rotation you may be on the pool deck for up to an hour.

Secondary responsibilities will include basic upkeep of the facility by maintaining a clean environment, which is free of trash and clutter, and during the winter you may be asked to participate in the removal of snow from the facilities entrance. You will also be responsible monitoring the safe operation aquatic attractions the safety of swimmers in the facility abiding safe operation rules.

Experience:

Certified as American Red Cross Lifeguard or the equivalent, and First Aid and CPR certificates.

Age:

At least 15 years of age at time of appointment, and eligible to receive a General Duties Work Permit from the Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development, if under the age of 17.

Note:

Some positions may require WSI (Water Swimming Instructor) certification or other specialized certification in diving, scuba diving or kayaking as appropriate.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Christopher Barte

Phone Number: 907-586-0839

Email: [e-mail]