Lifeguard
$16.78 - $25.17 per hourCity of Chaska, MN
Salary: $16.78 - $25.17 Hourly
Location : Chaska Community Center, MN
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 26-00217
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Community Center
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Aquatic & Operations Coordinator
Job Summary
The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring safety by supervising pool or beach area to prevent accidents, assist swimmers and respond to emergencies.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Equipment, Mental & Physical Demands EQUIPMENT USED
MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Effort
As a part-time City employee you may be eligible for the following benefits:
Are you currently ARC Lifeguard Certified?
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Are you 15 years of age or older?
Required Question
Location : Chaska Community Center, MN
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 26-00217
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Community Center
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Aquatic & Operations Coordinator
Job Summary
The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring safety by supervising pool or beach area to prevent accidents, assist swimmers and respond to emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Creates a safe, enjoyable and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and satisfaction.
- Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area and responds to emergency situations.
- Oversees multiple activities including open swim, water exercise, swim lessons, lap swim and safety breaks.
- Performs first aid when necessary and completes appropriate accident/incident reports.
- Knows, understands and consistently follows policies and guidelines for the aquatics area.
- Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Must be 15 years of age, 16 preferred
- Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard/CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
- Ability to pass lifeguard pre-employment water test
- Ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of ARC safety and life saving techniques
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and recognize swimmers who made need assistance
- Ability to react appropriately to hazardous or dangerous situations
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and ability to communicate with all ages and swimmers of all skill levels
Equipment, Mental & Physical Demands EQUIPMENT USED
- Telephone
- Rescue tubes
- Backboard
- Ring buoy
- Megaphone
- Hand-held radio
- Whistle
- First Aid Kit
- PPE
- AED
- Shepherd's crook
- Pool vacuum
- Cleaning supplies
MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Effort
- Ability to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness for long periods of time in a warm environment with air temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
- Ability to recognize distress signals
- Communicate with staff and public
- Concentrate for long periods of time
- Attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices
- Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness in a warm environment with air temperatures of 80 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
- Sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Perceive, identify and respond to signs of distress
- Observe areas of the pool
- Perform physical tasks necessary for water rescues as practiced by ARC lifeguard training
- Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud working conditions
- Bending, lifting, carrying
- Warm/humid indoor or outdoor environment
- Exposure to slip and falls
- Exposure to sun
- Exposure to pool chemicals
- Exposure to cleaning supplies
As a part-time City employee you may be eligible for the following benefits:
- 457b Tax-Deferred Retirement plan
- Depending on position:
- Pension through PERA with Employer Match
- Pension through Chaska Fire Relief Assocation
- Life insurance through NCPERS, if contributing to PERA
- Chaska Community Center - individual membership (depends on position)
- Chaska Town Course & The Loop at Chaska: discounts on green fees and merchandise
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Are you currently ARC Lifeguard Certified?
- Yes, I currently have a ARC Lifeguard Certification.
- No, I do not currently have an ARC Lifeguard Certification but I will have an ARC Lifeguard Certification by the time this position starts.
- No, I do not currently have an ARC Lifeguard Certification nor will I have by the time this position starts.
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Are you 15 years of age or older?
- Yes, I am 15 years of age or older.
- No, I am not 15 years of age or older but will be 15 years of age by the start of this position.
- No, I am not 15 years of age or older nor will I be by the start of this position.
Required Question
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