Summer Seasonal Position - Lifeguard Lead

The City of Edina is seeking Lifeguard Leads for the 2026 Aquatic Center Season

June 2026 - August 2026

This position will assist with leading and training lifeguards, managing pool operations, and ensuring the safety of patrons at the Edina Aquatic Center (EAC). This is a seasonal role suited for experienced lifeguards looking to grow in a leadership role. It is extremely visible, highly interactive, and physically enduring.

This position is supervised by Lifeguard Instructors and the Facility Coordinator of the Edina Aquatic Center and Edinborough Park. This position reports to the Facility Coordinator of the Edina Aquatic Center and Edinborough Park.

• Monitor guest safety in the water and on deck to prevent aquatic emergencies.
• Model and enforce rules promptly and properly to ensure guest safety.
• Minimize and eliminate hazardous situations to prevent injury.
• Maintain a high level of readiness (mental, physical, emotional) to respond to emergency situations with water rescue, first aid, and CPR.
• Appropriately use all available rescue equipment and execute facility Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
• Assist with executing weekly in-service sessions, ensuring all metrics of the Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training program are strictly adhered to.
• Notify Lifeguard Instructors of disturbances, emergencies and staff performance concerns.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and report safety or mechanical problems immediately.
• Assist with documenting incidents and injuries that occur within the facility.
• Assist Lifeguard Instructors with facility opening and closing procedures.
• Uphold the City of Edina values of Integrity, Quality, and Service (IQS) in all interactions with guests and other staff.

• 17 years or older
• Current Ellis & Associates ILTP Basic Lifeguard License/Course Completion Credential.
  Training will be provided and paid for by the City of Edina. See Supplemental Information for more details.
• 2 years of lifeguarding experience.

• 3 years or more of ILTP Basic Lifeguard License AND lifeguarding experience.
• Previous leadership role in aquatic setting
• Previous participation in aquatic programming (swim/dive team, swim safety, etc.).
• Previous experience in a team setting (sports, academic teams, etc.)

Candidate MUST be available to attend and complete an Ellis & Associates (E&A) Basic Lifeguarding course and attend season orientation on May 16. The E&A courses will be offered April-May. All uniform apparel is provided by the city after completion of training.

Applicants are interviewed, provided an offer, then allowed to register for a certification class. If applicants don't respond by the deadline in the offer or sign up for a class by the deadline, the offer is rescinded. Offered candidates are paid to take the course. If a candidate doesn’t pass the course, misses dates, or is late for class they are let go (terminated).

Online new hire paperwork needs to be completed before the start of class including I9 verification documents. The class is free for all candidates. Uniforms will be provided to all candidates who successfully complete all pre-season training.

Flexible schedule shifts include days, evenings, weekends and holidays (approximately 30‑40 hours/week). Typical shift times include:

• Weekdays
  • AM Swim – 5:45-11am
  • First Shift – 11:15am-4:00pm
  • Second Shift – 3:45-8:30pm
• Weekends
  • Lap Swim – 7:45-10am
  • First Shift – 9:45am-3:30pm
  • Second Shift – 3:15-8:30pm

Shift start or end times may vary due to facility needs. Examples include inclement weather, lifeguard staffing levels, special events, rentals, and training sessions.

CPR/AED, First Aid, Communication, Time Management, Empathy, Teamwork

• Physical requirements include swimming 200 yards, deep water brick retrieval and treading water without using arms.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision and peripheral vision.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk and hear.

The Edina Aquatic Center is an outdoor facility, requiring work in all types of weather…