Salary: $16.74 - $19.02 Hourly
Location : Hopkins, MN
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2024-00027
Department: Recreation
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 03/01/2024
Closing Date: 6/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
Job Description
Have you ever dreamed of spending your summer at the beach? Work in a team-driven environment and create memorable experiences while enjoying the outdoors. Working at Shady Oak Beach will develop real-world skills and experiences geared towards professional development: problem-solving, communication, customer service, leadership, teamwork, inclusion & diversity. Shady Oak Beach is open June 8th- August 18th.
By being a team member at Shady Oak Beach, you'll get to spend the day outside enjoying a fun, fast-paced environment while also carrying out our mission of providing a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable environment for guests.
Duties/Responsibilities
Position Essentials:

• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR, if necessary.
• Maintains constant surveillance of the beach area. Knows, understands, and consistently applies and enforces safety and beach/pool rules, policies and guidelines.
• Knows all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with City of Minnetonka policies and procedures.
• Communicates professionally, effectively, and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Responsible for clean-up of facility, beach, and general maintenance duties
• Communicates with and maintains effective relationships with the members, participants, and other staff.
• Understands, follows and enforces all facility rules.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by immediately addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents.
• Contact and ask for assistance from the coordinator or manager when necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have current American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Certification prior to season start
• A minimum of 24 hours of weekly availability (equivalent to 3 shifts a week). Must be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be available to attend job-specific training scheduled throughout the season.
• Team members are preferred to be available and commit to employment for the entire summer season (mid-June through late August).
• Must be 16 years old at the time of hire.

Additional Information
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Moderately physically demanding work, typically involving a combination of occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Occasionally lifts and/or move items weighing up to 30 lbs or heavier items (300 lbs) with assistance. When working outdoors, staff are exposed to all types of weather conditions.
Lifeguard Perks:

• Free Shady Oak Beach season pass
• 50% off at concession stand a free beverage from the pop machine
• Multiple uniform options
• Sunscreen provided
• Competitive wages
• Paid job training
• Work up to 48 hours per week
• Paid American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification or Review if taken through the City of Minnetonka and meets shift requirements

This is a non-benefit earning position.
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Are you 16 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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