Water Rescue Trainee (On Call Responder)

Join the Matanuska-Susitna Borough as a Water Rescue Trainee (On Call Responder) in Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna, and launch a hands-on career protecting your community through specialized water-based emergency response.

About the Role

The Water Rescue Trainee (On Call Responder) is a full-time, on-call position with the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. As a trainee, you will move through a structured training curriculum with focus and urgency, building the core competencies needed to perform safely and effectively in demanding rescue environments. The goal is to reach proficiency in foundational rescue disciplines within your first 12 months on the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Advance steadily and efficiently through the assigned training program toward full operational readiness.
• Achieve basic certification in swift water, ice, and mud rescue techniques within a 12-month timeframe.
• Participate in water-focused physical conditioning to build and sustain the fitness this role demands.
• Support team coordination and logistics during training exercises and call-outs.
• Help maintain, inspect, and care for all Water Rescue equipment and assets.
• Respond when called as part of an on-call rescue rotation.

Qualifications

• A genuine commitment to completing the full training curriculum in a determined, timely manner.
• The physical capability and willingness to take part in rigorous water fitness training.
• Availability to serve in an on-call responder capacity.
• Reliability, teamwork, and a readiness to learn specialized swift water, ice, and mud rescue skills.

About Matanuska-Susitna Borough

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough serves one of Alaska's fastest-growing regions, delivering essential public services to residents across its communities. Based in Palmer, the Borough's Water Rescue team is dedicated to keeping people safe across the area's rivers, lakes, and seasonal hazards. Joining as a Water Rescue Trainee places you on a clear development path within a mission-driven public safety organization.

How to Apply

Ready to begin your career as a Water Rescue Trainee (On Call Responder) with the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in Palmer? View the full listing and submit your application here.