St. Paul Aquatics

ADVANCED LEVEL POSITIONS
Advanced level positions are a great way to gain the highest amount of student responsibility within the Department of Recreational Sports. A sound knowledge of departmental policies, programs and procedures combined with specific qualities and certfications will be required for employment. Advanced level positions will also require a prospective employee to give specific examples of his/her qualifications for the position. Applicants must be well spoken, comfortable with supervising peers, and proficient writers. All advanced level positions require student employees to be trained in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens. For students that do not already posess these certifications, training will be provided by the department upon being hired.
Head Lifeguard - St. Paul Gymnasium Pool

Job Description
The Head Lifeguard at the St. Paul Gym Pool is a supervisory position handling the administrative duties for the St. Paul Gym Lifeguards at the University of Minnesota.  This position works closely with the Aquatic Program Manager.  This position includes but is not limited to the following job duties:

  • Communicate daily with the Aquatic Program Director
  • Schedule staff to work daily and special event shifts
  • Communicate orally or via email with the Lifeguards
  • Create and monitor training manuals.
  • Organize and facilitate hiring, training, and in-services.
  • Manage and monitor the point system for merit based raises along with the online sub board.
  • Update and monitor staff certifications.
  • Assist with advertising pool programs.
  • Other duties as assigned by Aquatic Program Manager. 
  • Conduct live drills and other assessments
  • Identify, report, and correct all safety hazards
  • Act as on-deck supervisor when necessary
  • Act as a liaison between lifeguards and patrons when necessary.

Job Requirements
The Head Lifeguard must be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR-PRO, AED, and First Aid Certifications. Other requirements related to the position include:

  • Current enrollment as a full-time student at the University of Minnesota
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and some early mornings
  • Experience in pool or lifeguard management preferred.
  • Lifeguard Instructor or Water Safety Instructor Certifications desired but not required. 
  • A cover letter and resume are also required when applying for this position. 

This position is not currently posted. Please check back frequently.
Learn to Swim Coordinator - Minneapolis and St. Paul

Job Description
The Learn to Swim coordinator is a supervisory position handling the administrative duties for the Learn to Swim program at the University of Minnesota.  This position works closely with the Aquatic Program Manager.  Classes take place at both the St. Paul and Minneapolis aquatic facilities and cater to the needs of 355 participants every seven weeks.  This position includes but is not limited to the following job duties:

  • Communicate daily with the Aquatic Program Director
  • Communicate orally or via email with the Senior Instructors (SI’s), Water Safety Instructors, and Head Lifeguards
  • Creating new activity and training manuals.
  • Organizing and Facilitating the LTS registration process.
  • Managing the point system for merit based raises.
  • Updating certifications and handling Red Cross forms.
  • Assisting with management of the private lesson program and online student group.
  • Answering phone calls and emails regarding registration for both group and private lessons.
  • Assist in updating program materials, policies and procedures, running staff in-services.
  • Other duties as assigned by Aquatic Program Manager. 

Job Requirements
The Learn to Swim Coordinator must be certified in or willing to obtain the American Red Cross Water Safety Instruction (WSI), CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification. Other requirements related to the position include:

  • Current enrollment as a full-time student at the University of Minnesota
  • Ability to work nights and weekends
  • Experience in teaching swimming classes and individuals of various ages and ability levels.
  • Background check is required with this position
  • Ability to perform duties of Senior Instructor or Water Safety Instructor
  • Lifeguard Instructor or Water Safety Instructor Certifications desired but not required. 
  • A cover letter and resume are also required when applying for this position. 

This position is not currently posted. Please check back frequently.