Community Services: Lead Lifeguard

Young World Physical Education; New Prague (MN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Lead Lifeguard at the New Prague Fitness and Aquatic Center. The role involves maintaining safety, providing emergency care, and supporting new lifeguards. A Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is required, along with effective communication skills and the ability to work physically demanding tasks. This part-time position offers approximately 20+ hours per week during the summer, with potential hours throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with patrons and supervisors.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength and stamina.
• Previous lifeguard experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons.
• Provide emergency care as needed.
• Assist in new lifeguard orientation process.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Physical strength and stamina

Lifesaving techniques

Alertness and attentiveness

Education

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Community Services: Lead Lifeguard

Location: New Prague (MN), Central Education Campus.

Job ID: 5685375

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Aquatics Center Coordinator & Fitness and Aquatic Center Supervisor

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility.
• Able to act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
• Maintains a clean facility performing house cleaning duties.
• Assists Lifeguard personnel with knowledge of policies and procedures as well as departmental goals and objectives.
• Assists in the new lifeguard orientation process.
• Occasionally assists with in‑service training.
• Inventories and recognizes when supplies or equipment need to be ordered and communicates the needs to the Aquatics Coordinator.
• Assists Aquatics Coordinator as requested.

Employment Requirements

• Abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patrons, supervisors, and other employees.
  • Ability to remain alert, attentive, and responsible.
  • Ability to be a team player.
  • Ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength and/or stamina to effectively rescue victims, administer first aid, and CPR.
  • Ability to perform work, which involves frequent lifting, pushing and pulling of heavy objects.
  • Ability to hear and distinguish a variety of sounds in a noisy environment such as participants in need of assistance, whistles, or co‑workers requesting assistance in a rescue effort.
  • Ability to see patrons in need of assistance from any distance.
  • Ability to speak loudly to warn program participants of impending danger.
• Experience
  • Preferred: Age 17 years or older.
  • Required: Previous lifeguard experience.
• Additional Requirements
  • Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (required).
  • Working knowledge of lifesaving techniques.
  • Strong swimming and lifesaving abilities.

Schedule and Location

Shifts vary Monday through Sunday at the New Prague Fitness and Aquatic Center. This position would include approximately 20+ hours per week in the summer, with potential for some hours throughout the school year.

Training

Attendance at monthly/bimonthly staff trainings is required.

Position Type: Part‑Time