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Lifeguard

State of Minnesota • Minnesota, Minnesota • 17h ago

Working Title: Lifeguard

Job Class: Lifeguard

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

Job ID : 93378

Location : _Flandrau State Park

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Part-Time

Regular/Temporary : Seasonal

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 04/21/2026

Closing Date : 05/11/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

Division/Unit : DNR Parks & Trails

Work Shift/Work Hours : Varies

Days of Work : Varies

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $20.51 - $21.41 / hourly

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The DNR is currently seeking to fill one (2) seasonal, part-time Lifeguard positions at Flandrau State Park, near New Ulm, Minnesota. Days and hours of work will vary, with anticipated seasonal dates of Mid - May through Mid - August.

These positions exist t o safeguard swimming and park guests from drowning and other accidents at an assigned swim beach; to rescue and resuscitate drowning victims; to operate lifesaving; equipment and use safety equipment; to enforce park/swim pond rules; to administer first aid; to aid in cleaning and janitor work in the beach area and beach house facility, and to perform other similar work or related duties as required or assigned.

Responsibilities include:

Monitor all beach users and activities.

Rescue and resuscitate beach users in distress.

Administer first aid.

Perform beach area security and enforce park rules and regulations.

Ensure lifeguard and rescue equipment is in operating condition.

Assist in maintenance of pond operating system and maintenance tasks.

Clean and maintain areas around the beach, the beach house, picnic grounds and other park facilities.

Provide general information regarding the park facilities and other local points of interest.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the following certification requirements:

Possess and maintain current certification in one of the following lifesaving programs: American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Training; ARC Lifeguard Training Instructor; or an equivalent accredited program.

Possess and maintain current certification in one of the following Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) programs: ARC CPR Professional Rescuer; American Heart Association (AHA) Heart saver CPR; or an equivalent accredited course covering adult, child, and infant CPR; and

Possess and maintain current ARC, AHA or equivalent First Aid certification.

Additional Qualifications:

Ability to identify and react to emergency situations quickly and effectively.

Ability to operate lifeguard equipment.

Ability to communicate orally.

Ability to use various cleaning supplies and other chemicals in performing maintenance tasks.

Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

Must be in excellent physical condition and have the strength and agility sufficient to rescue people in distress and perform CPR and first aid.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Lifeguard experience.

Knowledge of MN State Park Rules

Additional Requirements

No driving duties are required.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

Conflict of Interest Review

Criminal History Check

Education Verification

Employment Reference / Records Check

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