Lifeguard (part time)

City of Eden Prairie • Eden Prairie, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard supervises and promotes safety at Eden Prairie pools and beaches. The role assists the head guard with pool and beach operations, helps maintain a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility, enforces facility policies, completes safety checks and reports, and assists with swimming lessons. Teamwork is important, and employees may be asked to perform a variety of duties for the City.

This is an ongoing part-time position with temporary/seasonal status, 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 flexibility to work 30 to 40 hours per week from June through August. Daytime and evening hours are available seven days a week. The position starts at $15.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, and reports to the Recreation Supervisor- Aquatics.

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 a minimum of 500 yards and lift and move objects.
• Must successfully complete the City’s skills assessment if invited to interview.
• Must successfully complete the pre-employment process, including professional reference checks, a background check, and work verification, before the first day of employment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally, adapting messages to different settings and styles.
• Ability to manage multiple activities, responsibilities, and tasks professionally; prioritize work; maintain order; use tools for efficiency; plan with multiple considerations; and establish methods for completing routine tasks.
• Ability to solve problems systematically, compare alternatives, recognize discrepancies and inconsistencies, and identify relevant considerations for analysis and decision-making.

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 duties as part of the City’s teamwork-oriented work environment.

What This Job Offers

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