Lifeguard Seasonal (1499)

For 130 years, Episcopal Homes of Minnesota has proudly served seniors in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood. Our vibrant campus offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Hospice services in a welcoming, community-centered environment. Residents enjoy amenities including a fitness center, pool, pub, theater, and gourmet dining.

We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused Lifeguard to help maintain a safe, welcoming, and supportive aquatic environment for residents and community members. This role plays an important part in preventing injuries, responding to emergencies, and creating a positive pool experience for all swimmers.

Position Details
• $17.00–$19.00 per hour
• Summer seasonal position: June 8 – August 9
• Part-time, 2–3 days per week (employee-selected)
• 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• 0.3–0.4 FTE

Why Join Episcopal Homes
• Mission-driven, nonprofit organization
• Friendly, supportive campus community
• Consistent daytime schedule
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellness of older adults
• Positive, team-oriented work environment

What You’ll Do
• Supervise swimming activities and ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed
• Monitor the pool, pool deck, and locker rooms to maintain a clean and secure environment
• Enforce pool rules and address unsafe behavior or potential hazards
• Respond quickly to emergencies and provide first aid, CPR, rescues, and/or artificial respiration as needed
• Inspect the pool area regularly for safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment function
• Communicate swimmer concerns, incidents, or safety issues to the Wellness Coordinator
• Serve as a warm, friendly, and professional presence for residents and community guests

What We’re Looking For
• Current Lifeguard Certification from a nationally recognized organization (American Red Cross, YMCA, or equivalent)
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification with adult-specific training
• Ability to monitor the safety and wellbeing of senior swimmers, including those participating in low-impact or therapeutic aquatic programs
• Knowledge of emergency protocols and strong independent decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a patient, respectful demeanor
• Dependable, punctual, and flexible
• Physical ability to swim, lift, and assist with rescues as needed

If you enjoy creating a safe, supportive environment and want to contribute to the health and wellness of older adults, we encourage you to apply.

Episcopal Homes of Minnesota values a diverse and inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected status.

Salary : $17 - $19