LIFEGUARD II - Range​/AMEA

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. These positions are represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and are 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 through Sunday; between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Dimond Pool: 2909 W 88th Avenue, West Pool, 1700 Hillcrest Dr. These are regular part‑time positions working 38 hours per week.

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.

Under supervision, this position serves as a lead person, provides lifesaving services and maintains aquatic facilities as required; supervises participants to ensure the safety of all persons using the Municipal swimming or waterfront area; communicates information to coworkers, immediate supervisor and the public; provides a wide variety of water safety instruction to children and adults; performs facility and ground security and duties related to maintaining swimming pool and waterfront water quality standards.

Must be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and certified as an instructor or instructor trainer in the same to include first aid, Water Safety Instructor or equivalent. High School graduate or equal, 18 years of age. Certified Pool or Aquatic Facility Operator. Perform other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and one (1) year lifeguard experience and experience as a swim instructor.

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training at time of hire.
• American Red Cross First Aid Certification at time of hire.
• American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Professional Rescuers at time of hire.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification at time of hire.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification or 2 years teaching experience in swimming at time of hire.
• Certified Pool/spa Operator Certification or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification at time of hire.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify Program. For more information, please go to http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). E‑Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional upon the submission of current American Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Professional Rescuers certifications.

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

Background checks: a national criminal background investigation and a municipal employment office conducted background check will be required. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested and the processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable) is the responsibility of the selected applicant.

Veterans and National Guard members may be considered for interview preference under Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031

D. Proof of honorable discharge or current service must be provided.

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