Water Safety Instructor I/Lifeguard (1000 Hour)

Water Safety Instructor I/Lifeguard (1000 Hour)

Salary

$21.85 - $22.96 Hourly

Location

Pool, Palmer, AK

Job Type

Thousand (1000) Hour

Job Number

2026-00078

Department

Community Development

Division

Pools

Opening Date

06/19/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

The Matanuska Susitna Borough is currently recruiting for a Water Safety Instructor I (WSI I) or a Lifeguard with the drive to obtain WSI I certification within one year of hire. The current starting pay for WSI I is $22.96hr. Lifeguard current starting pay is $21.85hr.

WSI I: This position is responsible for providing water safety instruction, pool safety, quality customer service, and janitorial duties at Borough aquatic facilities.

Lifeguard: This position is responsible for providing lifeguarding services, pool safety, quality customer service, and janitorial duties at the Borough aquatics facility.

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

E1 - E5 - DOE

Minimum Requirements

WSI I:

Less than one year of experience.

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

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

Lifeguard:

Less than one year of experience in a similar position in an employed or volunteer role, sufficient to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, along with the ability to demonstrate proficient swimming skills.

Must successfully complete American Red Cross Lifeguarding course to include valid Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certificate.

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

Duties/Responsibilities

WSI I

• Instructs swimming lessons, Water Safety Instructor training, and other pool programs providing corrective feedback.
• Completes required reports to include RC Instructor Activity Report, RC Instructor Student Assessment Sheet; and Student Assessments.
• Assists with opening and closing the facility.
• Provides lifeguarding services.
• Enforces pool rules and regulations; educates pool patrons and observers about pool safety.
• Provides customer service to pool patrons; provides information and assistance; admits patrons and collects fees; maintains usage records.
• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and proper function of the facility.
• Monitors and regulates pool and hot tub conditions to prevent accidents and minimize hazardous conditions.
• Administers emergency first aid/CPR/AED as needed.
• Completes incident and accident reports.
• Registers patrons for classes and programs.
• Collects money, makes change, and operates cash register.
• Performs related duties.

Lifeguard

• Responds to water emergencies and performs water rescues; provides lifeguarding services.
• Enforces pool rules and regulations; educates pool patrons and observers about pool safety.
• Provides customer service to pool patrons; provides information and assistance; admits patrons and collects fees; maintains usage records.
• Assists in opening and closing the facility.
• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and proper function of the facility.
• Monitors and regulates pool and hot tub conditions; calibrates chemical readings and adjusts equipment accordingly.
• Administers emergency first aid/CPR/AED as needed.
• Completes incident and accident reports.
• Registers patrons for classes and programs.
• Provides patrons with information and assistance.
• Collects money, makes change, and operates cash register.
• Inspects facility and reports unsafe conditions.
• Participates in Lifeguard training exercises.
• Performs related duties.

Temporary and Thousand Hour (1000) 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 $176,100.

01

As a thousand (1000) position the hours will be limited to less than 30 per week and 1,000 per 12-month period. While it is unlikely that the hours will exceed 20 hours a week, a commitment of at least 12-15 hours is expected. Can you maintain a regular 12-15 hour schedule?

02

Both the WSI I and Lifeguard position have a variety of duties besides Instructing/Lifeguarding that include, but are not limited to: custodial, cashiering and customer service. Do you understand the expectations of the position?

03

Candidates hired as Lifeguards are expected to receive their WSI I certification within one (1) year of hire. Do you understand this expectation?

04

Have you attached copies of your certifications?

• Yes
• No

05

Shifts are fluid and vary with operational needs but will include mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. Do you have any restrictions or obligations that limit your hours of availability?

06

Please list the days and hours you are available to work. (Example: Monday and Wednesday 4pm-8pm, Saturday 2pm-10pm)

Required Question

Employer Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Address 350 E Dahlia Avenue

Palmer, Alaska, 99645

Phone 907-861-8404

907-861-8404

Website http://www.matsugov.us