Lifeguard I

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY OF UNALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
PARKS, CULTURE, AND RECREATION

Open Date:  2/18/2020
Close Date:  3/2/2020

Position: LIFEGUARD I
Hiring Wage: $14.85 / hour

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the position of Lifeguard I in the PCR Department (Pool).  Located in the central Aleutian Islands, Unalaska, Alaska is a multicultural coastal community of approximately 4,500 full-time residents and is home to the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for monitoring and supervising the activities of patrons of the Aquatics Center. Must be able to respond effectively to emergency situations and administers needed CPR, oxygen, AED and first aid to victims. Maintain a safe and sanitary facility; continually inspect and clean facility and equipment and test and record the water chemistry. Provide a variety of information to the public regarding Aquatics Center operations and programs; respond to questions; answer phone; collect pool admissions using RecTrac; open, close, lock and unlock center as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Basic knowledge and skills of life-guarding techniques.  Ability to understand swimming techniques. Knowledge of or ability to learn pool operations, and the City of Unalaska’s Aquatics Center’s policies and procedures. Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions. Ability to enforce policies and regulations in a customer service environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Must have valid certifications or ability to obtain valid certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and oxygen provider.
Ability to learn and perform basic pool chemistry operations.

LICENCES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required to have, or be able to obtain an Alaska Driver’s License within 90 days of hire.
Ability to pass all required pre-employment testing i.e. Criminal background, Reference and History and future random drug testing.
Must be eligible to work in the US; requirements by Federal Law if hired must complete employment eligibility verification form (I9).
Maintain active and current certifications and licensing for the duration of employment.
Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends with possible hours during the week for various other programs.
Ability to work indoors, in a pool environment, with participants and with the smell of chorine and/or cleaning supplies.

TO APPLY: Submit a City of Unalaska Application. All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Department at 907-581-1252, or by downloading at www.ci.unalaska.ak.us Return completed form to City of Unalaska: Administration P.O Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685 and/or emailing to [email protected] or by fax at 907-581-4469.