Job Description

Description

NOW OFFERING A $2,000 HIRING BONUS

The City and Borough of Juneau\'s Parks & Rec Department is hiring!
As a lifeguard at Dimond Park Aquatic Center, 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 professional, vigilant and attention orientated individuals who enjoys 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 is a dynamic team working 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 Dimond Park Aquatic Center, but may also be asked to work at the Augustus Brown Swimming Pool. Our facilities are open to the public seven days a week from 5am-8:30 pm Monday-Friday and 9am-6pm on weekends. We are currently hiring for two 30-hour-per-week lifeguards and one full-time lifeguard. Positions include 5am-11am, 11am-5pm, and a 9am-4:30pm shift.

Typical Responsibilities

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information

This position is open until filled. We have three vacancies to fill. We are reviewing applicants and inviting qualified individuals to participate in our selection process as they apply. If you have applied after the vacant positions are filled, you will be notified. We encourage all applicants who are interested in this position to apply in a timely fashion.
SPECIAL NOTICE
The incentive bonus will be paid in two equal installments, less mandatory deductions. Employees will be eligible for the first installment upon hire. Employees will be eligible for the second and final installment after the employee\'s successful completion of probation.

For specific questions in reference to this vacancy, applicants may contact the hiring manager.

Seth Cayce

(907) 586-0839

Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.

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.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

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EEO Statement

The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 S. Seward St., Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.

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