Lifeguard

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
City of Unalaska
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, CULTURE, AND RECREATION
AQUATICS DIVISION

OPEN DATE:             May 15, 2026
CLOSE DATE:          Until Filled
POSITION:                Lifeguard
SALARY:                   $24.11/Hourly

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the Lifeguard position. Located in the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Alaska, is a coastal community in the Eastern Aleutian Islands with a multi-cultural population of approximately 4,250 full-time residents and seasonal influxes from multiple commercial fishery operations.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all employee tasks in this classification. 
The duties shown are designed to provide a representative summary. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for monitoring and supervising the activities of patrons of the Aquatics Center. Must be able to respond effectively to emergency situations and administer needed CPR, oxygen, AED, and first aid to victims. Maintain a safe and sanitary facility; continually inspect and clean the facility and equipment; and test and record the water chemistry. Provide a variety of information to the public regarding Aquatics Center operations and programs; respond to questions; answer the phone; collect pool admissions using RecTrac; open, close, lock, and unlock the center as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Basic knowledge and skills of life-guarding techniques. Ability to understand swimming techniques. Knowledge of or ability to learn pool operations, as well as the City of Unalaska’s Aquatics Center’s policies and procedures. Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions. Ability to enforce policies and regulations in a customer service environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Must have valid certifications or ability to obtain valid certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and oxygen provider.

• Ability to learn and perform basic pool chemistry operations.

LICENSES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to have or be able to obtain an Alaska Driver’s License within 90 days of hire

• Ability to pass all required pre-employment testing, i.e., Criminal background, Reference and History, and future random drug testing.

• Must be eligible to work in the US; requirements by Federal Law, if hired, must complete an employment eligibility verification form (I9).

• Maintain active and current certifications and licensing for the duration of employment.

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, with possible hours during the week for various other programs.

• Ability to work indoors, in a pool environment, with participants, and with the smell of chlorine and/or cleaning supplies

BENEFITS: This position requires less than part-time hours of work in a given work week and is not eligible for benefits.

TO APPLY: Download and complete the required forms found here: Employment Application Forms
Submit application package to:

CITY OF UNALASKA
Department of Administration
43 Raven Way, P.O. Box 610
Unalaska, AK 99685

Or by email to [email protected]

Questions? Please call us at (907) 581-1252

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