Recreation Staff

Lifeguards and Activity Instructors

Sauk Rapids Recreation is seeking Lifeguards as well as instructors for the following activities: Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Cross Country/Track, Dance, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Speed & Strength, Soccer, Swim Club & Diving, Swimming Lessons, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling.

Work hours vary depending on season and activity.

Lifeguard: Monitor people in and around the pool area, maintain strict enforcement of pool rules in a polite and courteous manner, assist people in the water in need of help, and maintain a professional working relationship with fellow lifeguard staff, supervisors and the public.

Activity Instructors: Responsible for organizing practices and games, engaging and encouraging participants, teaching skills and fundamentals of the activity, providing leadership and teaching good sportsmanship.

Lifeguards: Must hold Lifeguard and CPR certifications, must be up to date with the most recent Red Cross emergency procedures.

Activity Instructors: Previous experience working with school-age children (K-4th grade) is preferred, knowledge, skills, and experience with any, or all, of the activities listed above, ability to work confidently and responsibly while independent with little supervision, ability to be professional with children, school staff, and parents, desire and ability to give students an environment conducive to learning and enrichment.

Starting rate of $12.00 to $18.50 per hour based on experience and position. Earned Sick & Safe Time (in accordance with MN Statute 181.9446).

Applications accepted online at Candidates aged 18+ must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment. Candidates aged 17 or under must be in good academic standing in lieu of a background check.