Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor

St. Louis Park Public Schools; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Louis Park Independent School District 283 CEN-AQUATICS in St. Louis Park, MN, seeks certified lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors for community swim program roles. Immediate start with varied hours, open swim times, and private lessons. Roles emphasize safety, public interaction, and teamwork in a welcoming learning environment.

Positions are temporary/seasonal with no benefits; compensation ranges by role, and reports to Aquatics Supervisor. Training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard Certification required.
• Red Cross WSI Certification or Lifeguard Certification.
• Pool security knowledge and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pool safety for all patrons.
• Enforce school and pool rules and guidelines.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented environment.
• Perform rescues when needed.
• Monitor swimmers and identify hazards before emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Punctuality

Teamwork

Public interaction

Swim ability

Rescue skills

Drowning response

Water safety procedures

Hazard awareness

Clear directions

Education

Lifeguard Certification

Red Cross WSI Certification

Pool security

Job description

Saint Louis Park Independent School District 283 CEN-AQUATICS - St. Louis Park, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor

Saint Louis Park Independent School District 283 CEN-AQUATICS - St. Louis Park, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in St. Louis Park Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5425240
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title:

Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor/Aide

DBM Classification:

N/A

Department:

Community Education

Salary Range:

Lifeguard: $14.00 - $25.00

Swim Instructor: $14 - $22.50

Employee Group:

Temporary/Seasonal

Prepared Date:

September2026

Reports to:

Aquatics Supervisor

FTE/ FLSA Status:

FTE Hours Vary / Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

St. Louis Park is looking for Certified Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors to work in our swim program. We offer lessons to all ages and abilities, open swim times, private swim lessons, and group rentals. We are looking for people that are energetic, reliable, responsible, and can communicate well with the public. This role involves the instruction in technical skills, choreography, endurance, and teamwork while fostering a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety of all in and around the pool area.
• Enforce all school, and pool facility rules and guidelines.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented environment.
• Preserves a safe environment for patrons.
• Maintains pool security.
• Makes rescues when needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Communicate with students and adults.
• Be on time.
• Strong team-building skills to create a supportive and positive environment.
• Able to interact well with the public.
• Must be able to swim long distances and tread water for extended periods.
• Ability to perform rescues, carry individuals, and handle emergency situations.
• Required to react instantly to potential dangers or drowning incidents.
• Knows how to perform water rescues, spinal injury management, and proper lifeguarding procedures.
• Constantly monitor swimmers and identify hazards before they become emergencies.
• Is able to give firm but polite directions to swimmers.
• Handles disputes or rule violations calmly and professionally.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; talk; and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and lift
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include closeness and the ability to adjust focus.
• Swim and tread water for extended periods.
• Comfortable with underwater movements and breath-holding
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, or move around the pool deck for long durations.
• Strength to assist struggling swimmers and respond to emergency situations if needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Exposure to warm and humid pool environments for prolonged periods.
• Frequent wet conditions, requiring proper footwear and mobility.
• Possible exposure to chlorine and other pool chemicals.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Lifeguard Certification required
• Red Cross WSI Certification or Lifeguard Certification
• Pool security

BENEFIT INFORMATION

This position is classified as Temporary/Seasonal and is not eligible for benefits.

Position Type: Temporary Seasonal
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Cathy Taylor
• Email: [e-mail]