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Aquatics Assistant Manager

Under the general direction of the Aquatic Supervisor, the Assistant Aquatic Manager trains and leads lifeguards and the program and operation of the Municipality of Anchorage aquatic facilities including all pools and waterfront lakes. As the principal lead, this position is required to oversee the safety of all persons utilizing the aquatic venue. Lifeguard programs; instruct all levels of water safety and first aid classes; maintain and monitor pool filtration and chemical feed systems; clean facilities, operate equipment and perform minor repairs; cashier, fill out forms, generate reports and maintain facility records as assigned. On an as needed basis, this position will be assigned to the various aquatic facility as directed by the Aquatic Superintendent or designee. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications/substitutions/preferences:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and two (2) years lifeguard experience and one (1) year as a swim instructor. OR Associate's Degree in Physical Education, Recreational Sports, or a related discipline and one (1) year of experience as a swim instructor. Must possess the following license and certifications by the time of hire:

• Valid State of Alaska driver's license and satisfactory driving record at time of hire
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid Certification at time of hire
• American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Professional Rescuers at time of hire
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification at time of hire
• American Red Cross Automatic Emergency Defibrillator certification at time of hire
• Certified Pool/spa Operator Certification or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification at time of hire

Additional important information:

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants. If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history.

The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid Certifications. All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment. If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $47.00 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work. If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference: Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application process:

Once applicants clicks the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-###-#### . For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) ###-#### during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time. The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA. For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) ###-#### .

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

• Health / Medical Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio, Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts Health and Dependent Care, Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement: State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program, 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
• Employer Paid Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Paid Leave Plan, 13 Paid Holidays

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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position. If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

Yes

No

Are you a current employee affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA)?

Yes

No

Which of the following best describes your level of completed education?

None / Less than High School

High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Physical Education, Recreational Sports, or a related discipline

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Recreational Sports, or a related discipline

Master's Degree or higher in Physical Education, Recreational Sports, or a related discipline

How many years of lifeguarding experience do you have?

0 years to less than 1 year

1 year to less than 2 years

2 years to less than 3 years

3 years or more

Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license OR have