Water Safety Instructor- oncall

  • Palmer
  • Matanuska Susitna Borough
Salary: $22.34 Hourly

Location : Palmer and Wasilla, AK

Job Type: On-Call 1,000 Hour

Job Number: 2024-00130

Department: Community Development

Division: Pools

Opening Date: 08/05/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing water safety instruction, pool safety and quality customer service at Borough pool facilities.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

Pay Grade

F1 - DOE
Minimum Requirements

Less than one year of experience.

One year of experience in a similar position, sufficient to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.

American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer; American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid; and, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical.

Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Provides customer service to pool patrons; provides information and assistance; admits patrons and collects fees; maintains usage records.
  • Provides lifeguarding services; educates pool patrons and observers about pool safety; administers emergency first aid/CPR/AED as needed; completes incident reports.
  • Instructs swimming lessons, Water Safety Instructor training, and other pool programs.
  • Monitors and regulates pool and spa conditions to prevent accidents and minimize hazardous conditions.
  • Open and closes the facility.
  • Conducts tours of the facility.
  • Completes required reports.
  • Performs related duties.


Temporary and on-call employees for the Mat-Su Borough do not receive a benefits package. Following is a brief description of the only benefit provided to this class of employee.

Alaska Supplemental Benefits System:

The Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) is in lieu of Social Security and is mandatory. An employee contributes at 6.13% of gross wages, matched by the Borough (6.13%), on the present wage base of $132,900.

01

Do you have a current Water Safety Instructor certification?
  • Yes
  • No


02

Do you have a current CPR/AED rescuer certification?
  • Yes
  • No


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