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City & Borough of Juneau, AK

Lifeguard (AGB)

City & Borough of Juneau, AK, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812


Salary:

$19.37 - $20.69 Hourly

Location :

Juneau (Downtown)

Job Type:

Part-Time Limited

Job Number:

202400323

Department:

Parks & Recreation

Division:

Augustus Brown Swimming Pool

Opening Date:

04/02/2024

Closing Date:

Continuous

Position Number:

216097, 216094, 216091

Bargaining Unit:

Unrepresented

Pay Range:

8

Hours Per Week:

10-20

Telework Availability:

Not Available

Description

The City & Borough of Juneau is seeking Lifeguards to join the team at Augustus Brown Swimming Pool.

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

Our aquatic team is a dynamic team 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 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

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

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

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager:

Christopher Barte

Phone Number

:

907-586-0839

Email:

christopher.barte@juneau.gov

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

EducationIf 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 ExperienceIf 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.

Application Assistance

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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 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.

Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau.

Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.

Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.

Insurance BenefitsHealth insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental

No cost employee only plan available

Employer paid Basic Life insurance$5,000 for employee, spouse & dependents

Additional optional coverage availableTravel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage

Optional group-based insurance premiums for

Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)Short-term DisabilityAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity InsurancePet Insurance

Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 at open enrollment following 1 year of actively working.

Retirement BenefitsMembership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hireOption to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare

Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees

Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment optionsFor more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit:

Paid Leave and Holidays

Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served

21 days of PL within first year of employmentPersonal leave includes Sick leave

Twelve paid holidays a yearSix weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)

Employee Wellness ProgramThe Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per yearAn Employee Assistance ProgramWellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilitiesHealth related webinarsOffice Ergonomic AssessmentsFor more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit .

Additional Perks

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employerParking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown officesFree passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools