Lifeguard

The City of Valdez is hiring Lifeguards. Under supervision of the Aquatics Recreation Coordinator, this position will work various hours per week: flexible schedule. Generally, works between 15 to 20 hours per week but no more than 37.5. This positions focus is to supervise pool patrons and ensure their safety and well-being through the enforcement of rules and regulations.

These are non-benefited, temporary positions working no more than 1559 hours from November 1 to October 310 the following year. Shifts are flexible, however employees may be expected to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Positions are open until filled, review of applicants begins April 30, 2024.

Minimum qualifications:

• Some high school education with relevant experience.
• Current certification as a Red Cross Lifeguard (including CPR Pro/AED and First Aid) or ability to obtain prior to starting work - paid training provided.
• Must be 15 years of age or older.
• Pre-employment urinalysis is required.

Physical requirements and work environment:
Work is performed in an aquatic facility. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, airborne, waterborne and blood borne pathogens and infectious disease. May be subject to frequent standing, walking, swimming, and lifting. May spend up to 50% of work time performing physical labor. May spend up to 80% of work time standing and/or walking.

Primary Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure safety of participants when they are in pool area.
• Ensure that Red Cross standards are met in aquatic safety, patron supervision, facility safety and cleanliness.
• Perform any necessary rescues in accordance with Red Cross standards.
• Respond to emergency situations such as power outage, fire alarm, distressed swimmer, medical emergencies as the first responder in accordance to the Valdez Swimming Pool Policies and Procedures and Red Cross standards.
• Have knowledge, adhere to and enforce facility rules as well as lifeguard policies and procedures.
• Must maintain rescue readiness at all times, including physical, emotional and psychological skills
• Wear official pool uniform including given T-Shirt, whistle, and lifeguard pack.
• Wear corrective eyewear at all times on duty, if medically necessary.
• Attend department and facility staff meetings and in-service trainings, as required.
• Encourage and demonstrate safe work habits through the use of established safety program.
• Consistent, on-time attendance.
• Provide positive customer service. Models the values, philosophy, and mission statement of the Valdez Parks and Recreation Department
• Promote Valdez Parks and Recreation programs to guests and staff.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude with supervisors and staff.
• Have knowledge and carry out work at the front desk which may include registration of guests, cash register operations, and other front desk procedures.
• Perform cleaning duties throughout the facility. Report any maintenance issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills and other characteristics:

• Knowledge of Valdez Swimming Pool policies and procedures
• Knowledge of aquatic facility safety and rules.
• Knowledge and ability to properly use supplemental oxygen, bag valve mask, suction devices, and an AED
• Knowledge and ability to properly use a backboard and spinal board for aquatic extrications
• Knowledge and ability to properly respond to aquatic emergencies, performing the preferred rescue technique for the situation and activating the EAP if needed.
• Skilled in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks
• Skilled in providing customer service and responding to public inquiries
• Skilled in oral and written communication