Lifeguard & Pool Safety Attendant

Fairbanks North Star, Borough of (AK); Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks North Star Borough is seeking a pool lifeguard to ensure the safety of spectators, participants and staff during aquatic activities. You will enforce rules, perform lifesaving and first aid, and keep pool facilities clean and organized.

This role requires ARC certifications, the ability to swim the specified distances, and reliable weekend availability. Applicants must be at least 16, pass the swim proficiency test, and assist with cash handling when needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older at time of employment.
• Certified in Standard First Aid, Lifeguarding, and CPR-PR before hiring.
• Willing to work nights and weekends.
• Must demonstrate lifesaving and first aid skills.
• Must pass American Red Cross Swim Proficiency Test.
• Swim 150 yards front crawl/breaststroke, tread 2 minutes, then 50 yards more with brick.
• Swim 20 yards, surface dive to 12 ft, retrieve a 10 lb brick, surface, and exit.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety rules in a polite, consistent manner.
• Perform lifesaving and first aid as required.
• Clean and sanitize pool and locker room areas.
• Provide office support including cash handling and POS operations.
• Operate a register, check in patrons, and sell passes.

Skills

Communication skills

POS operation

Customer service

Tools

POS system

Job description

Fairbanks North Star Borough is seeking a pool lifeguard to ensure the safety of spectators, participants and staff during aquatic activities. You will enforce rules, perform lifesaving and first aid, and keep pool facilities clean and organized.

This role requires ARC certifications, the ability to swim the specified distances, and reliable weekend availability. Applicants must be at least 16, pass the swim proficiency test, and assist with cash handling when needed.