Lifeguard (Benefited)

As a lifeguard at Dimond Park Aquatic Center under general supervision you will be responsible 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 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 are a dynamic group 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 work at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center. Our facility is open to the public seven days a week from 5:30am-8:00pm Monday - Friday 9:00am-4:00pm on Saturday and 12:00pm-4:00pm on Sunday. The aquatics department is currently hiring for one 32.5 hour per week lifeguard.Scheduled shifts are either 5:00am-11:30am or 11:30am-6:00pm Monday - Friday.

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.

Education:

None

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: Seth Cayce

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Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your education in your application and you may be required to provide transcripts.

Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your work experience in the application.

If your application does not support minimum qualifications you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

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