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Lifeguard (Temporary Summer)

Ramsey County (MN)

Saint Paul, MN

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Saint Paul, MN
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3 days ago
Salary: $21.21 Hourly
Location : (Parks & Recreation Admin Bldg) Maplewood, MN
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2026-00129
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: BattleCreekWW
Opening Date: 03/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Union: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: nonexempt

Position Summary
The current vacancies are in the Parks & Recreation Department.

Ramsey County Parks and Recreation is hiring lifeguards for Battle Creek Waterworks Aquatic Center and Long Lake Regional Park. Lifeguards play an interactive role in patrolling our pool and beaches, enforcing rules and regulations, providing first aid, opening/closing facilities, providing light facility maintenance, and preventing and responding to emergencies.

Lifeguards now starting at $21.21 / hour!

The Waterworks season will begin on June 13 - mid August.

The Beach season will begin on June 06 - mid August.

**PLEASE NOTE: The next lifeguard training class will take place on:

Session 1: April 2-4 at Edgewood Pool, New Brighton, MN

Session 2: In May

Recertification: May, 2026

Please complete your application today for this great summer opportunity!**
Please Note: This job posting is being conducted to fill temporary (not to exceed 6 months in length) appointments. The number of hours worked per week and shifts may vary. Applicants chosen for hire from this process will not gain rights or preference for other permanent, Ramsey County jobs. This posting will remain open for application until filled. Interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.

Examples of Work Performed

  1. Monitor public beach or pool to oversee activities and respond to emergencies.
  2. Prevent and respond to water emergencies and injuries.
  3. Provide first aid, CPR, oxygen or defibrillation and notifications to other emergency personnel as necessary.
  4. Respond to inappropriate and dangerous behaviors by informing guest of the facility rules and coordinating with enforcement personnel when necessary.
  5. Conduct daily inspections of the beach or pool area to ensure that the facility is in a safe and usable condition.
  6. Clean the guard room, public bathrooms, and the beach or pool area by picking up garbage, mopping, sweeping, and raking and other duties as assigned.
  7. Assist beach, park and pool guests with questions, problems, or other concerns.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Sufficient to perform the duties.

Experience: None.
Other:

BEACH Lifeguard - Must be at least 18 years of age or older or a high school graduate or equivalent.

WATERWORKSLifeguard - Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous lifeguard and customer service experience;
  • Current certification from a nationally accredited Lifeguard Certification Program (i.e. Red Cross, Ellis and Associates, StarGuard, and/or comparable program.)
Exam/Screening Process Information
This is an unclassified, at-will temporary position. This position requires an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will, temporary position. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration. Employment isn't guaranteed beyond the end of this assignment.
Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:

Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.
Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.
To print a paper application for this posting click You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.
For further information regarding this posting, please contact .
Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
    • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
    • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance - three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
    • MetLife Dental Insurance - two plan options offered
    • VSP Vision Insurance - Advantage Plan offered
  • Pre-tax Benefit Program
    • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
    • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan
  • Paid time off
    • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
    • 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays
    • Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
    • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
    • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay
  • Retirement benefits
    • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
    • New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
    • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
    • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation
  • Transit and parking
    • Fully funded Metropass.
    • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account
  • Employee well-being
    • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
    • Wellness programming
    • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions
  • Life Insurance and Disability leave
    • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
    • Long-term Disability - County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee's lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
    • Short-term Disability - option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period
  • Career development
    • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
    • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
    • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
    • Employee resource groups - help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues

For information about Ramsey County's 2026 benefits, visit:
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*Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Select "yes" if you have read and understand.
  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you a returning employee or being rehired for the season?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Please select the option that best applies to you if you have completed or are currently participating in any of the following Public Sector Partnership Programs at Ramsey County.
  • HIRED Partnership Program
  • Project for Pride in Living (PPL) Partnership Program
  • Ramsey County Workforce Solutions
  • Ramsey County Internship (including Right Track Plus)
  • Fellowship at Ramsey County
  • Limited-Duration Assignment at Ramsey County
  • Provisional Assignment at Ramsey County
  • Temporary Opportunity at Ramsey County
  • Work Experience Program (e.g., Young Adult Career Academy)
  • Job Shadow Experience at Ramsey County
  • No, I have not participated in any of the above

04

*Select the option that best describes your highest level of completed education.
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • None of the above

05

*Which best describes your experience as a lifeguard or similar position?
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • At least 1 year of experience but less than 2 years
  • At least 2 years of experience but less than 3 years
  • At least 3 years of experience but less than 4 years
  • 4 years of experience or more

06

Please describe any recent work or volunteer experience you have as a lifeguard or in a similar position, include the name of the organization, your title and duties, your start and end dates (month and year) and the average number of hours you worked per week. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A" in the space below.
07

There are different minimum age requirements for Lifeguards. Please select the answer that best describes the minimum qualifications that you meet.
  • I am at least 16 years old (or will be age 16 by June 13, 2026) and therefore meet the age requirement for a Lifeguard position at Waterworks.
  • I am at least 18 years old (or will be age 18 OR a high school graduate by June 13, 2026) and therefore meet the age requirement for a Lifeguard position at a Beach.
  • I am NOT at least 16 years old (and will NOT be age 16 by June 13, 2026) but I will be at least 16 years old by August, 2026. I am still interested in being a lifeguard for the 2026 season.

08

Ramsey County requires that all Lifeguards have an up-to-date Lifeguard Certification course completion card by June 13, 2026. Do you currently hold a Lifeguard Certification?
  • Yes
  • No

09

If you have a lifeguard completion card/certification, please provide your legal first, last name and lifeguard course certificate number in the space below. If you answered "No", write NA in the space below.
10

I understand that successful completion of the Lifeguard training course DOES NOT guarantee a position with Ramsey County Parks and Recreation.
  • Yes
  • No

11

All Lifeguards will be required to work July 4, 2026. Are you able to work July 4, 2026?
  • Yes
  • No

12

All Ramsey County Lifeguard positions are full-time and require staff to work 40 hours per week during the season. Please indicate the dates of any conflicts that would require you to take time off between June 13 - August 22, 2026.
13

Ramsey County operates one guarded beach (Long Lake) and Battle Creek Waterworks, our outdoor water park. Please indicate the type of assignment you wish to be considered for a Guard position. Consider which location you can easily and reliably get transportation for.
  • Long Lake
  • Battle Creek Waterworks
  • Either option

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