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Lifeguard- Hiring

Company:
Valleyfair
Location:
Shakopee, MN, 55379
Posted:
May 07, 2025
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Description:

Overview:

WAGE: $17 / hour

Minimum Age Requirement: 16

Applicants must be ready to onboard prior to a required training date below and must be available to attend ALL dates of one of these five options:

OPTION 1:

Friday, May 16: 4pm to 10pm

Saturday, May 17: 8am to 8pm

Sunday, May 18: 8am to 8pm

OPTION 2:

Monday, May 19: 8am to 6pm

Tuesday, May 20: 8am to 6pm

Wednesday, May 21: 8am to 6pm

OPTION 3:

Tuesday, May 27: 8am to 6pm

Wednesday, May 28: 8am to 6pm

Thursday, May 29: 8am to 6pm

OPTION 4:

Tuesday, June 3: 8am to 6pm

Wednesday, June 4: 8am to 6pm

Thursday, June 5: 8am to 6pm

OPTION 5:

Monday, June 9: 8am to 6pm

Tuesday, June 10: 8am to 6pm

Wednesday June 11: 8am to 6pm

Responsibilities:

Supervise swimming areas and enforce safety rules.

Respond to emergencies and provide first aid.

Conduct regular safety checks and inspections.

Maintain cleanliness of pool areas and equipment.

Participate in training and certification programs.

Qualifications:

Current lifeguard certification (training provided)

CPR and First Aid certification (training provided)

Successful completion of a 30-hour (3-day) Ellis Lifeguard Course (training provided)

Ability to pass a Lifeguard course taught in English

Physical stamina and strong swimming skills

Capability to tread water for at least 2 minutes

Ability to swim up to 200 yards

Skill in retrieving a 10-pound brick from various pool depths

20/20 vision or corrective vision to 20/20

Willingness to get wet and stay wet throughout the day, regardless of weather

Ability to sit, stand, or rove for hours without a break

Preparedness to be test/rescue ready at all times during shift

Successful completion of all internal VAT (Vigilance Awareness Test) audits

Willingness to be Vigilance Awareness Tested (VAT) daily

Readiness to clean/dispose of bio-hazard materials

Compliance with wearing approved footwear

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to safety and detail

Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

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