Summer Seasonal Position - Lifeguard

The City of Edina is seeking lifeguards for the 2026 Aquatic Center Season,

June 2026 - August 2026

Spend your summer providing a safe, fun environment for Aquatic Center guests and become part of a high performing team! Gain valuable work and life experience, meet new people, and make money, all in the fun and fast paced setting of the best outdoor aquatic park in Edina!
No prior experience necessary!

Applicants must be able to achieve Ellis & Associates Basic Lifeguard certification through Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program. Training will be paid and provided for by the City of Edina.

This position is supervised by Lifeguard Instructors, Lifeguard Leads, 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.

Lifeguards are primarily responsible for monitoring 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).
• Attend all required staff trainings.
• Assist with documenting incidents and injuries that occur within the facility.
• Uphold the City of Edina values of Integrity, Quality, and Service (IQS) in all interactions with guests and other staff.

• 16 years or older
• Ability and willingness to achieve Ellis & Associates Basic Lifeguard certification through Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program. Training will be provided and paid for by the City of Edina. See Supplemental Information for more details.
• Confidence in enforcing (either verbally or in writing) facility rules, policies and conducting safety inspections
• Model basic professional conduct in the workplace (courteous, helpful and business‑like attitude), including respectful communication and civility towards others including the ability to welcome feedback & be coachable.
• Ability to provide own transportation to and from assigned work location

• Current Ellis & Associates Basic Lifeguard License OR Red Cross Lifeguarding certification
• At least 1 year of lifeguarding experience
• Previous participation in aquatic programming (swim/dive team, swim safety, etc.)
• Previous experience in 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 24 - 40 hours/week). Typical shift times include:

• Weekdays
  • AM Swim – 5:45-11:15am
  • 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,…