Lifeguard – Nikiski Pool

Salary: $19.58 Hourly

Location : Kenai, AK

Job Type: Full-time

Department: NORTH PENINSULA RECREATION SERVICE AREA

Opening Date: 08/29/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Definition

Under the general direction and supervision of the Pool Supervisor or designee, the lifeguard is responsible for supervising water activities in and around the swimming pool areas, ensuring safety regulations are met, rendering aid as required, and working at the front counter.

This recruitment is open until filled.
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least eighteen years old; Lifeguard or National Pool and Water Park Lifeguard certification; and CPR and First Aid certificates. All certificates must be kept current. Recent experience in lifeguarding desirable. Basic cash handling and customer service skills desired.

Essential Functions

1. Monitors activities in swimming area to prevent accidents and provides assistance to swimmers; rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers lifesaving techniques.
2. Maintains order in swimming area and cautions swimmers regarding unsafe activities.
3. Works the front counter when not on the pool deck; duties include providing general information to patrons about NPRSA offerings, answering phones, and operating the POS system.
4. Assists in custodial maintenance and clean-up operations in and around pool and adjacent facilities and does related work as assigned.

Other Functions:

1. May determine chlorine and pH content of water by using testing kit; makes chemical adjustments as needed to maintain proper chemical balance.
2. May be assigned in water duties during events / programs and Assist WSI’s during swim lessons as required by Pool Supervisor.
3. May fill in as shift supervisor on a temporary basis in the absence of the Pool Supervisor or Pool Shift Supervisor
4. Other related duties as assigned.

We look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you for applying!

Kenai Peninsula Borough
Human Resources
2023 Summary of Benefits
Full-Time (40-Hour) Classified Employees
Kenai Peninsula Borough Self-Insured Health/Rx /Dental/Vision Plans

• Coverage begins on date of hire into a regular position
• Biweekly payroll (24 pay periods); employee’s contribution (pre-tax) deduction
• Borough-provided contribution for HSA or HRA

High Deductible Health Plan Calendar Year Deductible:
Individual – $2,000
Family – $4,000 Calendar Year Out-of-Pocket Maximum:
Individual – $5,000 In-Network / $15,000 Out-of-Network
Family – $8,500 In-Network / $30,000 Out-of-Network Prescription Drug Plan Note: A spousal coverage surcharge of $150 per month ($75 per pay period) will be assessed if an employee’s spouse declines health coverage available through his or her employer and is enrolled in the KPB Plans, or if the spouse elects to enroll in a reduced benefit plan which shifts primary coverage to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Health Plan. Calendar Year Deductible:
Individual – $1,500
Family – $3,000 Employee Health Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year): Employee
Spouse
Children (1 – 5)
Children (6+) $47.50 ($95/month)
$47.50 ($95/month)
$12.50 (per each child / $25 per child/per month)
$75 ($150 total/month) Dental Plan Calendar Year Deductible
Individual – $75 / Family – $250 Annual Maximum Benefit per Person – $2,500 Vision Plan There is no deductible applicable to the Vision Plan Eligible expenses include eye exams, lenses and frames and contact lenses. Dental/Vision Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year): Coverage for employee and all eligible, enrolled dependents $15 ($30/month) Borough Contribution to HSA or HRA Health Savings Account
Calendar Year Contribution
$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family New hires who are eligible and elect to participate in the HSA shall have the Employer’s contribution, *pro-rated, deposited into their HSA account upon their 6-month anniversary.
Health Reimbursement Account
Calendar Year Contribution
$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family
New hires who elect to participate in the HRA shall have the Employer’s contribution *pro-rated for the full month of employment and deposited in their HRA account immediately. Guardian Flight AirMed and LifeMed AK transportation Discount family membership available at employee’s expense. Employee Assistance Program Available at no cost to employee and family members 24/7, through Magellan Health.
Career Grants
Available to regular status, classified employees.
Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax payroll deduction for qualified medical/dental expenses available at employee’s expense.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax payroll deduction for dependent care expenses available at employee’s expense.
Group Life and AD&D
A life insurance policy for all regular status employees in an amount equal to the employee’s annual salary. A $2,000 policy is also provided for spouse and dependent children.
Additional Group Life and AD&D
Additional life insurance available at employee’s expense.
Supplemental Policies
Available through Colonial Life at employee’s expense.
Personal Leave-Paid Time Off-PTO
Employees accrue 6.47 hours of PTO from date of hire and it is available to use immediately. Accrual increases according to a 2, 5, and 10-year schedule.
Holidays
Ten scheduled holidays plus two floating holidays.
Administrative Leave
Administrative employees who are overtime exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act will receive up to 160 hours of administrative leave per year, as earned, to be used like annual leave.
Retirement
Enrollment in the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory. Employee/ Employer contributions dependent on PERS Tier Level employee is hired under.
Deferred Compensation Plan
An optional employee-funded 457 deferred compensation program available through MissionSquare Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC).
IRA & Roth IRA
Available at employee’s expense through MissionSquare Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC). This is only a Summary Sheet. Please see full Medical/Rx and Dental/Vision Plans for schedule of benefits and coverage. Also Consult your current Collective Bargaining Agreement as well as applicable KPB policies/procedures regarding other benefits outlined above. *pro-rated is defined as $125.00 per month for an individual or $250.00 per month for a family. This is based on the Boroughs contribution for a Full-Time employee of $1500.00 per year for an individual or $3000.00 per year for a family.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully, and certify that your responses can be verified from information within your application and by reference?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently certified in First Aid and CPR? This is a minimum requirement.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have Lifeguard or National Pool and Water Park Lifeguard Certification? Please attach copy of certification

• Yes
• No

05

Please provide name, address, email address, and contact numbers for three (3) professional references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.

06

Please provide name, address, email address and contact numbers for three (3) personal references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.

Required Question