Lifeguard (part time)

City of Eden Prairie • Eden Prairie, MN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard role is to supervise and promote safety in Eden Prairie pools and beaches. This is a part-time, ongoing position with a deadline to apply by September 11, 2026, and an expected start date in September 2026. The position is non-exempt and starts at $15.00/hour, depending on qualifications. The role reports to the Recreation Supervisor - Aquatics and is located at the Eden Prairie Community Center and various beach locations. Hours typically range from 5 to 20 per week from September through May, with the flexibility to work 30 to 40 hours per week from June through August. Daytime and evening hours are available seven days a week.

Requirements

• Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Certifications are required for this position, but you do not have to be certified to apply. Training available upon hire.
• Must be 15 years of age.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Must have the ability to swim a minimum of 500 yards.
• Must be able to lift and move objects.
• Candidates invited to an interview will be asked to complete and successfully pass the City’s evaluation of a skills assessment prior to a conditional job offer.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment.
• Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, background check, work verification.

Nice To Haves

• Able to convey a message to get a point across.
• Communicates in a clear and concise manner.
• Able to write clearly and succinctly.
• Tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Ability to perform and/or coordinate several activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a polite and professional manner.
• Prioritizes what needs to get done.
• Keeps things neat and orderly.
• Utilizes tools for efficiency.
• Factors several considerations when planning.
• Establishes methods to ensure routine tasks are completed.
• Ability to tackle a problem by using logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives.
• Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information.
• Identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account in analyzing a situation or making a decision.

Responsibilities

• Assists the head guard in supervising beaches/pools operations to meet the needs of the community.
• Ensures a safe, clean and well-maintained facility.
• Enforces all beach/pool policies in a consistent, professional manner.
• Completes facility safety checks and reports.
• Assists with teaching of swimming lessons.
• Perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed