Lifeguard

Lifeguard Position at V3 Sports

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.

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.
• Work alongside passionate, mission driven colleagues.
• Contribute your ideas and expertise to help shape organizational growth.
• Be part of a wellness-centered organization.

Wages: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 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
• Discounted tuition for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate programs at St. Mary's University
• Professional development opportunities at St. Mary's University
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice) at St. Mary's University

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.