Lifeguard Jobs in Minnesota

A Lifeguard is a vital role in the fitness and recreation industry, responsible for ensuring the safety of individuals utilizing pools, lakes, or beaches. They monitor activities, enforce rules and safety protocols, and provide assistance to individuals in danger. Lifeguards are trained to respond quickly and effectively to water emergencies, perform lifesaving procedures, and administer first aid or CPR as needed. They also maintain the cleanliness of their work area and sometimes conduct water safety courses for members of the public.

To be effective, a Lifeguard needs strong swimming skills, excellent physical fitness, and a keen awareness of their surroundings. They should hold a Lifeguard Certification, and in many cases, also be certified in First Aid and CPR. Prior job roles that would provide relevant experience for becoming a lifeguard might include Swim Instructor, Camp Counselor with water safety duties, or Pool Attendant. This experience helps us develop necessary skills like water safety knowledge, public interaction, and emergency response.

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Lifeguard

  • Maple Grove, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Maple Grove, MN
  • 2 days ago

As a lifeguard, you will help maintain a safe swimming environment through the supervision of our indoor pool area throughout the year and our outdoor pool and swimming beaches during the summer....

Lifeguard-In Training

  • Oak Grove, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Oak Grove, MN
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary: This Lifeguard (In Training) will shadow certified lifeguards while working to obtain required certification up to but no longer than 90 days of hire date....

Lifeguard

  • Duluth, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Duluth, MN
  • 3 days ago

Come be a certified lifeguard with us! We will provide training and certifications. You will be responsible for walking around pools or watching on the tower as guests use the facility....

The most important duty the lifeguard has in meeting that responsibility is patron surveillance, keeping a close watch over people in the facility....

Lifeguard-In Training

  • Andover, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Andover, MN
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary: This Lifeguard (In Training) will shadow certified lifeguards while working to obtain required certification up to but no longer than 90 days of hire date....

Lifeguard

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 6 days ago

The YMCA is seeking Certified Lifeguards; flexible schedule, free Y membership and more with this fun role at the Y! The starting salary range for this position is $15.00 - $15.97 per hour....

Lifeguard

  • Mankato, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 7 days ago

Water Safety Instructor Certification. Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written. Proficient in interacting with people of various ages from diverse backgrounds....

Lifeguard

  • Edina, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Edina, MN
  • 8 days ago

The Edina Southdale YMCA aquatics program is seeking experienced, certified Lifeguards age 18+. Flexible schedule, growth opportunity, free Y membership and more with this fun role! 1....

Summer Lifeguard

  • Northfield, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Northfield, MN
  • 8 days ago

Aquatic staff will be required to sign up to work two additional swim lesson dates on a Saturday or weekday evening, and will attend one to two further training sessions throughout the summer....

Seasonal Lifeguard

  • Anoka, MN
  • 9 days ago
  • Anoka, MN
  • 9 days ago

Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various park maintenance and aquatic safety equipment depending on assignment....

Lead Lifeguard

  • Welch, MN
  • 14 days ago
  • Welch, MN
  • 14 days ago

experience, or combination coaching, lifeguard and instructor experience Must possess Red Cross Lifeguard Certification First Aid and CPR certification and preferably AED Preferred: 2 years supervisory...

Lifeguard

  • Welch, MN
  • 14 days ago
  • Welch, MN
  • 14 days ago

experience, current Lifeguard certification or training will be provided Currently certified in First Aid, CPR and AED for professional rescuers Skills- Required: Accurate and detail-oriented Excellent...

Lifeguard

  • Rochester, MN
  • 15 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 15 days ago

Benefits: Competitive Hourly Rate Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Lifeguard for swim lessons, swim team practices, and swim meets!...

Aquatics Lifeguard

  • Plymouth, MN
  • 17 days ago
  • Plymouth, MN
  • 17 days ago

Position Summary As an Aquatics Lifeguard, you must be safety minded and customer service oriented....

Senior Lifeguard - FT

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 19 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 19 days ago

The Blaisdell YMCA is seeing an experienced, Certified Lifeguard age 18+ with supervisory experience for a Full Time Lifeguard II opportunity....

Demographic Data for Minnesota

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Online Lifeguard Training
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Diploma in Lifeguard Training
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Salary for Lifeguard Jobs in Minnesota

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lifeguard positions.



Highest Education Level

Lifeguards in Minnesota offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.5%
High School or GED
20.5%
Master's Degree
11.6%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
Some High School
5.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.2%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Lifeguards in Minnesota
None
50.2%
Less than 1 year
26.6%
2-4 years
15.1%
1-2 years
8.1%


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