Lifeguard

V3 Sports; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESST

4% employer match retirement

Free gym membership

Group fitness access

Discounted program fees

MACC partnership benefits at St. Mary

Job summary

V3 Sports in Minneapolis is seeking a part-time Lifeguard to maintain a safe, welcoming indoor pool environment at the community center. You will monitor activities, enforce rules, and respond to emergencies with courteous assistance to patrons of all ages.

The role requires strong English communication, reliability, and a willingness to obtain required certifications. Prior nonprofit and youth-facing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard certification or willingness to obtain before first shift.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English for safety and emergency response.
• Experience in a nonprofit setting is preferred, with youth/community experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor pool and deck areas to ensure patron safety.
• Enforce pool rules, policies, and safety standards consistently and respectfully.
• Recognize and respond quickly to emergencies, including water rescues and first aid.
• Administer first aid, CPR, AED, and other emergency care as trained.
• Maintain constant visual surveillance of swimmers and pool surroundings.
• Prevent unsafe behaviors through proactive scanning and education.
• Assist members with pool use, programs, and safety expectations.
• Support daily pool operations including opening/closing procedures.
• Maintain a calm, inclusive presence in a welcoming community environment.
• Conduct safety checks of pool areas, equipment, and facilities during shifts.
• Follow cleaning and secondary duties checklists (locker rooms, laundry).
• Set up and tear down equipment for lessons and groups.
• Complete and document chemical checks as required.
• Prepare shift reports and document incidents or equipment issues promptly.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Emergency response

Customer service

Youth & community outreach

Teamwork

Education

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (preferred)

Tools

CPR

First Aid

Job description

V3 Sports is a nonprofit organization rooted in North Minneapolis, dedicated to elevating our community through wellness, fitness and education. Since 2007, we've created opportunities for youth, families, and adults to live healthier lives through aquatics, fitness, education, and community programming. In 2024, V3 Sports opened the V3 Sports Center, a state-of-the-art community wellness destination featuring an award-winning aquatics facility, modern fitness spaces, and programs designed to serve people of all ages. Every day the V3 Center brings people together to improve their health, build confidence, and strengthen community.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

The work we do is rooted in relationships. We believe meaningful impact comes from serving others well, following through on our commitments, showing up authentically, treating every person with respect and staying deeply connected to North Minneapolis. Those principles shape how we work together, how we serve our members and how we continue building a stronger community every day. We're looking for people who care about their work, enjoy working as part of a team and want to make a lasting impact in North Minneapolis.

At V3 Sports, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of community members.


• Contribute your ideas and expertise to help shape organizational growth.


• Be part of a wellness-centered organization.

Wages

$17.00 per hour

• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)


• Retirement plan with a 4% employer match & immediate vesting


• Complimentary membership to the V3 Sports Center


• Access to group Fitness Classes


• Discounts on Select V3 Sports Programs, including Swim to Learn

Because V3 Sports is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary’s University, V3 employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits at St. Mary’s University:

• Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs


• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

Schedule

This is a regular, part-time position that will work between 5-25 hours per week. Flexible scheduling is available, but candidates must have availability between 5:45am - 5:00pm.

Job Summary

Join V3 Sports as a Lifeguard to help maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-supervised environment at the community center’s indoor pool. This role monitors pool activities, enforces safety rules, responds quickly and effectively to emergencies, and provides courteous assistance to patrons of all ages and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor pool and deck areas to ensure the safety of all patrons.


• Enforce pool rules, policies, and safety standards consistently and respectfully.


• Recognize and respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies, including water rescues and first aid situations.


• Administer first aid, CPR, AED, and other emergency care as trained.


• Maintain constant visual surveillance of swimmers and pool surroundings.


• Prevent unsafe behaviors through proactive scanning, rule enforcement, and member education.


• Assist members with questions related to pool use, programs, and safety expectations.


• Support daily pool operations, including opening and closing procedures as assigned.


• Maintain a calm and inclusive presence that promotes a welcoming community environment.


• Conduct safety checks of pool areas, equipment, and facilities before and during shifts.


• Follow and complete cleaning and secondary duties checklists, including locker room cleanup and laundry.


• Set up and tear down equipment for lessons and groups.


• Complete and document chemical checks as required.


• Complete shift reports for each shift.


• Report incidents, injuries, and equipment issues promptly and accurately and complete associated documentation.


• Attend in-services, meetings, and other trainings as required to maintain certifications, credentials, and active employment.

What You Bring

• The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English for safety and emergency response purposes.


• Previous experience working in a nonprofit setting is preferred.


• Previous lifeguarding experience is preferred but not required.


• Previous experience working with youth, families, or diverse community populations is preferred.


• Previous customer service or public-facing experience is preferred.


• The ability to remain alert for extended periods of time.


• The ability to respond calmly and decisively in emergency situations.


• The ability to maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and the public while using good judgment and recognizing the scope of authority.


• The ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.


• You have the ability to lift and move up to 25-50 pounds to support lifeguard tasks, and are able to stand, walk and bend for shifts. The setting for this position is in a pool where it is slippery, wet, and contains humid conditions.


• A current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is preferred; If you do not have a current one, it must be completed/obtained before completing a shift.


• You are able and willing to maintain current CPR, First Aid, AED, and BBP certifications. (For new hires, training will be provided during onboarding.)

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of V3 Sports. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, criminal history (justice-impacted status), housing or homelessness status, height, or weight.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.

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