Lifeguard (part time)

City of Eden Prairie • Eden Prairie, MN

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard supervises and promotes safety at Eden Prairie pools and beaches. The role assists the head guard with beach and pool operations, helps ensure facilities are safe, clean, and well maintained, and enforces policies consistently and professionally. Lifeguards complete facility safety checks and reports and assist with swimming lessons. Employees may also be asked to perform a variety of other duties as part of the City team.

This is an ongoing part-time position with part-time, temporary, and seasonal status. The position is based at the Eden Prairie Community Center and beach locations in Eden Prairie. Hours are typically 5 to 20 per week from September through May, with the option to work 30 to 40 per week from June through August. Daytime and evening hours are available seven days a week.

Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid certifications are required; training is available upon hire, and certification is not required to apply.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to swim at least 500 yards and lift and move objects.
• Must successfully pass the City's skills assessment before receiving a conditional job offer.
• Must successfully complete the pre-employment process before the first day, including professional reference checks, a background check, and work verification.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, in writing and verbally, and adapt messages to different settings and styles.
• Able to coordinate multiple activities and tasks professionally, prioritize work, maintain organization, use efficiency tools, plan with multiple considerations, and establish methods for completing routine tasks.
• Able to solve problems using a logical, systematic approach; compare alternatives; identify discrepancies; and consider relevant factors when analyzing situations or making decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head guard in supervising beach and pool operations to meet community needs.
• Help ensure facilities are safe, clean, and well maintained.
• Enforce beach and pool policies consistently and professionally.
• Complete facility safety checks and reports.
• Assist with teaching swimming lessons.
• Perform a variety of other duties as part of the City team.

What This Job Offers

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