LIFEGUARD II - Bartlett/Dimond/West Pools - Range 8 / AMEA

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Alaska; On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a skilled lifeguard lead to supervise aquatic programs at Dimond Pool and West Pool, ensuring safety and quality of water activities. Responsibilities include supervising participants, delivering water safety instruction to children and adults, and coordinating with staff to maintain facilities and water quality.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, one year lifeguard experience, swim instructor experience, and current Red

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required, plus lifeguard and CPR certifications.
• One year lifeguard experience and swim instruction experience required.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR, and related certifications must be current at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifeguard and supervise participants to ensure safety at Municipal swimming/waterfront facilities.
• Provide water safety instruction to children and adults and communicate safety information to staff and public.
• Perform facility and ground security, and maintain water quality standards; assist with routine maintenance as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguard experience

Swim instruction

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

First Aid Certification

CPR for Professional Rescuers

Lifeguard Instructor Certification

Water Safety Instructor Certification

Pool/ Spa Operator Certification

Job description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT

Parks & Recreation

HOURS OF WORK

Schedules vary; Between 5 am - 9 pm, Monday-Sunday

LOCATION

Dimond Pool 2909 W. 88th Ave Anchorage, AK 99502; West Pool 1700 Hillcrest Drive Anchorage, AK 99517

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&N 40-40.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

Under supervision, this position serves as a lead person, provides lifesaving services and maintains aquatic facilities as required; provides supervision of participants to ensure the safety of all persons using the Municipal swimming or waterfront area; communicates information to coworkers, immediate supervisor and the public; provides a wide variety of water safety instruction to children and adults; responsibilities also include performing facility and ground security and performing duties related to maintaining swimming pool and waterfront water quality standards. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• and
• one
• (1)
• year lifeguard experience and experience as a swim instructor.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at time of hire.
• American Red Cross First Aid Certification at time of hire.
• American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Professional Rescuers at time of hire.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification at time of hire.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification at time of hire.
• Certified Pool/spa Operator Certification or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification at time of hire.
• Employment is conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400).
• Some positions may require a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License at time of hire.

Additional Important Information

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify.

E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from the date requested. The processing fee of $47.00 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of current American Red Cross First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certifications or the equivalent.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of current American Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguard Training.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment.The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.