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BHS Temporary Certified Lifeguard

North Slope Borough School DistrictUtqiagvik, AK

$20+ / hour

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$20+/hour

Job Description

Ensure the safety of all patrons by preventing drowning and minimizing injury risks through active surveillance and hazard mitigation. Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies using sound judgment and critical thinking. Enforce pool policies consistently and communicate their purpose clearly. Maintain a professional approach while working with diverse populations.

NSBSD Pedagogy

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
  • Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
  • Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
  • Evaluate conditions for safety and initiate an aquatic emergency action plan as required.
  • Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure they are safe and usable.
  • Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool, related facilities, and equipment and assists with chlorine residual water tests as directed.
  • Records/charts accidents and participants.
  • Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.
  • Resolves scheduling conflicts to ensure a safe pool environment when competing programs/priorities require the use of aquatic facilities.

    Education and/or Experience:

  • Graduate from high school or general education degree.
  • Minimum of 6 months related work experience and/or training preferred.
  • American Red Cross CPR
  • American Red Cross Standard First Aid or equivalent.
  • Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid

    Language Skills:

  • Must read and interpret procedures, policies, and regulations, such as safety rules, and procedure manuals related to the school facility.
  • Write reports and correspondence as needed.
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor, staff, and the public.

    Reasoning Ability:

  • Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of non-standard situations.
  • Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Knowledge and ability to evaluate water conditions at aquatics facilities to determine any potential dangers or hazards
  • Ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the visitors and other staff.
  • Swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of water conditions.
  • Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety.
  • Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies.
  • Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services.
  • Distribute and collect aquatics supplies and/or equipment for activities
  • Maintain clean, orderly storage areas for supplies and equipment.
  • Notify the Evening Recreation Supervisor or building Principal of any incidents, problems or concerns.
  • Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.
  • Adhere to all District policies and regulations.
  • Supervise participants and ensure appropriate play and responsible behavior.

    Physical Requirements

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to swim, sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

    The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

    Environmental Conditions

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

    • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    Benefits

    Work Year: Year-Round

    Range and Minimum Salary Grade:

    Grade 12

    $20.40 (Per Hour)

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    FAQs About BHS Temporary Certified Lifeguard Jobs at North Slope Borough School District

    What is the work location for this position at North Slope Borough School District?
    This job at North Slope Borough School District is located in Utqiagvik, AK, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
    What pay range can candidates expect for this role at North Slope Borough School District?
    Candidates can expect a pay range of $20.4 (per hour).
    What employment applies to this position at North Slope Borough School District?
    North Slope Borough School District lists this role as a Full-time position.
    What experience level is required for this role at North Slope Borough School District?
    North Slope Borough School District is looking for a candidate with "Entry-level" experience level.
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