LIFEGUARD II - Anchorage

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. ...

Job description

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.

Example of Duties

Under supervision, this position serves as a lead person, provides lifesaving services and maintains aquatic facilities as required; provides supervision of 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; responsibilities also include performing facility and ground security and performing 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.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

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

All applicants must possess and/or obtain.

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.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to 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 based 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.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS and (AS Accordingly it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested.

The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable) is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will also be conditional based upon a satisfactory municipal employment office conducted background check.

A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.


Military Service Interview Preference:

Veterans who wish to be considered for an interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran or similar document.

The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

An individual currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wishes to be considered for an interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules D must attach proof of current service to the application.

Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment.

The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service.

The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service.

Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:

Once applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile.

Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.


NOTE:
The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage.

For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
Health Savings Accounts


Retirement:
State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
401(k) and 457 Savings Plans


Employer Paid Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Leave Plan
13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to

01

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety.

The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.

Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

Yes
No

02

Are you a current Municipal employee affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) OR a returning seasonal employee?

03

Which best describes your completed level of education?

High school diploma / GED / Equivalent
Associate's degree
bachelor degree or higher

04

How many years of experience do you have lifeguarding?

None
Less than 1 yeart
1 year or more

05

Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross First Aid Certification OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

Yes
No

06

Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

Yes
No

07

Do you currently possess a valid American Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguard Training OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

Yes
No

08

Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States?

Yes
No
Required Question