Head Lifeguard

Description

The Parks and Recreation Department is looking to fill multiple Head Lifeguard positions! As a Head Lifeguard at Dimond Park Aquatic Center, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and enjoyable experience for guests using the facility, including the supervision of lifeguards monitoring swimmers and enforcing rules. You will also be called on to take a leading role in responding to emergencies, providing care in an emergency, and directing staff accordingly. You will oversee staff maintaining the cleanliness of the facility.

Typical Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of this position is, with a high degree of vigilance, to direct lifeguards in monitoring swimmers and responding 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.
• Additional responsibilities will include oversight of the facility including opening and closing the facility as well as overseeing 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: N/A
• Certified as an American Red Cross Lifeguard or the equivalent;
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates,
• At least 18 years of age at time of appointment.

Desired Qualification

• Certification as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or other specialized certification in diving, scuba diving or kayaking as appropriate is highly desirable but not required.

Supplemental Information

• Hiring Manager: Seth Cayce
• Phone Number: 907-586-0839
• Email: seth.cayce@juneau.gov

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.

Note

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.

Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau Offer

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

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
• No cost employee only plan available

Employer paid Basic Life insurance

• $10,000 for employee, spouse & dependents

Travel 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 Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet 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 following 1 year of actively working.

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
• Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau’s Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
• Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees

Paid Leave and Holidays

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• 21 days of PL within first year of employment
• Personal leave includes Sick leave
• Thirteen paid holidays a year
• Six weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)

Employee Wellness Program

• An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
• Health related webinars
• Office Ergonomic Assessments

Additional Perks

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices
• Free passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools