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Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, & Youth Swim Coaches

Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis, Minnesota Community & Sport Posted Sep 01, 2026
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Job Description

Job Description: MPS Community Education is in search of responsible, attentive, and safety-focused professionals to help provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive aquatic environment for the greater Minneapolis community!

Qualifications:

Minimum of 16 years of age
LIFEGUARD: Lifeguarding certification, or must be willing to obtain certification within 30 days of hire date
SWIM INSTRUCTOR: Water Safety Instructor certification, or must be willing to obtain certification within 30 days
SWIM COACH: USA Swimming Coach (or Jr Coach) certification, or must be willing to obtain within 30 days

Responsibilities:

Maintain a clean and safe environment
Supervise activity in and around the pool
Demonstrate knowledge and aptitude in swim skills
Enforce safety policies, guidelines, and procedures
Recognize and respond effectively in an emergency
Communicate professionally with individuals of all ages
Facilitate swim program and building needs

Physical Requirements:

Pass a pre-employment test of skills and knowledge
Work in a variety of environments that may be cold, hot, wet, noisy, odorous
Concentrate for long periods of time and maintain constant surveillance
Communicate verbally and loudly across distances
Walk, stand, sit, reach, and kneel for long periods of time
Bend and lift in accordance with certification requirements
Maintain fitness in order to meet the requirements of certification(s)