Head Lifeguard - Parttime

Now Hiring:
Head Lifeguard (Part Time)

We are seeking two - three Part-Time Head Lifeguards to join our Aquatics team at YWCA Minneapolis.

As a Head Lifeguard, you will provide day-to-day oversight of the Aquatics area to ensure a high standard of safety and customer service. You’ll support lifeguards and swim instructors, coordinate emergency responses, and help create a welcoming environment for all pool patrons. In addition to your leadership duties, you’ll step in to lifeguard or teach swim lessons as needed.

• Address patron concerns and provide frontline customer service
• Coordinate emergency response efforts per YWCA’s Emergency Action Plan
• Communicate schedule changes and updates to staff and patrons
• Ensure lifeguard rotation and break schedules are followed
• Adjust water features and programs to suit patron needs
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the Aquatics Area
• Track and replenish first aid and safety supplies
• Assist with administrative and programming duties as assigned
• Provide lifeguard or swim instruction coverage when needed

• Safety &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Applies safety procedures and protocols effectively in a high-risk aquatic environment.
• Team Leadership:
  Builds trust, motivates staff, and ensures accountability in team settings.
• Communication:
  Clearly and professionally interacts with diverse groups including staff, participants, and patrons.
• Problem-Solving:
  Quickly assesses situations and makes sound decisions in high-pressure or emergency scenarios.
• Customer Service:
  Creates a welcoming, inclusive, and responsive environment for all aquatic participants.
• Adaptability:
  Effectively manages changing priorities and diverse patron needs.
• Technical Expertise:
  Demonstrates proficiency in lifeguarding and swim instruction techniques.

You are a confident, experienced aquatic professional with a strong command of lifeguarding and swim instruction. You enjoy leading others, solving problems, and creating safe, inclusive environments. You stay calm under pressure, are highly organized, and have a passion for water safety and community wellness.