What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard-Benefited-AGB (202400405) position at City & Borough of Juneau?
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE AT:
https://juneau.org/human-resources/employment-opportunities
JOB TYPE: Part-time
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
OPENING DATE:
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
BARGAINING UNIT: Unrepresented
PAY RANGE: 8
HOURS PER WEEK: 36
Augustus Brown Swimming Pool is seeking part-time Lifeguards to join their team!
* * * WE ARE OFFERING A $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS for eligible applicants * * *
As a lifeguard at the Augustus Brown Swimming Pool, 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 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 a team of varying ages and experience levels and be able to handle high paced and occasionally stressful situations.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
Aquatic staff enjoy flexibility in staffing as well as a complimentary pool pass for the employee.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position will primarily work at the Augustus Brown Swimming Pool but may also be asked to work at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center. Our facilities are open to the public seven days a week from 5am-8:30 pm Monday-Friday and 9am-6pm on weekends.
Typical Responsibilities:
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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 for monitoring the safe operation aquatic attractions the safety of swimmers in the facility abiding safe operation rules.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: Certified as American Red Cross Lifeguard or the equivalent, and First Aid and CPR certificates.
The equivalent would be a lifeguard certification from another licensing agency (Star Guard, Ellis and Associate, YMCA, American Lifeguard Association are the most common).
Minor Work Permit: No longer required for minors, however, all DOL regulations regarding minors working environment must be followed.
Supplemental Information:
This position is open until filled. 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 additional information please contact the hiring manager as listed below.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION
Describe any additional required information and whether it must be attached to the application or submitted at the interview, such as a cover letter, transcript, or driving record.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE AT:
https://juneau.org/human-resources/employment-opportunities
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.37 - $20.69 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 36 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21
