SEASONAL LIFEGUARD I - DIMOND/WEST POOL - Range 7 / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a Seasonal Lifeguard I for the Dimond and West Pools. Responsibilities include supervising swimming activities, teaching swim lessons, and ensuring a safe environment. Qualified candidates must hold essential certifications such as Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR. This temporary position offers varied hours from mornings to evenings.

Benefits

Health benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid training

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must possess valid lifeguard certifications at time of hire.
• Ability to teach swimming lessons and manage aquatic activities.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Guard indoor and outdoor aquatic activities.
• Teach swimming lessons and monitor pool chemical levels.
• Clean the facility and handle cash register responsibilities.

Skills

Lifeguard

Swimming instruction

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

American Red Cross First Aid Certification

American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuers

Job description

SEASONAL LIFEGUARD I - DIMOND/WEST POOL - Range 7 / AMEA

SEASONAL LIFEGUARD I - DIMOND/WEST POOL - Range 7 / AMEA

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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 AMEA.

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation

HOURS OF WORK: Hours Vary; Monday thru Saturday 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM

LOCATION OF WORK: West Pool, 1700 Hillcrest Dr. and/or Dimond Pool, 2909 W. 88th Ave

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&P 40-40.

Lifeguard positions start at the midpoint of the displayed range

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

This position as assigned: lifeguards indoor and outdoor aquatic activities; teaches swim ming lessons, takes hourly chemical readings and adjusts pool chemistry as needed, cleans facility and cashiers Incumbent must be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Must possess the following valid certifications to apply:

• American Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguard Training at time of hire.
• American Red Cross or equivalent First Aid Certification at time of hire.
• American Red Cross or equivalent Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Professional Rescuers 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 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.

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

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans or 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 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 show the name, signature, title and contact information for 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.

Application Process

Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone] during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alaska Time.

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 [phone].

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts
  
  

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
  
  

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays
  
  

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.

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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Are you a current Municipal employee affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) OR a returning seasonal employee?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross First Aid Certification OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguard Training OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States?

• Yes
• No
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