Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor

St. Louis Park Public Schools; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community education team as a Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor! This role is perfect for certified individuals who are passionate about water safety and enjoy working with people of all ages. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe swimming environment, conducting lessons, and ensuring the well-being of all patrons. This temporary position offers a dynamic work atmosphere where your skills and enthusiasm can shine. If you're reliable and ready to make a difference in the community, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Certified Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors needed for swim programs.
• Must be energetic, responsible, and able to communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment and pool security for patrons.
• Perform rescues when necessary and ensure safety.

Skills

Communication Skills

Reliability

Responsibility

Public Interaction

Education

Red Cross WSI Certification

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Title: Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor

Department: Community Education

Reports to: Aquatics Supervisor

Salary Range: $16.00 to $25.00 per hour

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a safe environment for patrons.
• Maintains pool security.
• Makes rescues when needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Communicate with students and adults.
• Be on time.
• Able to interact well with the public.

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 or feet, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Red Cross WSI Certification or Lifeguard Certification

SLP COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INFORMATION

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