Lifeguard (Temporary Opportunity - Beaches and Battle Creek Waterworks)

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Lifeguard (Temporary Opportunity - Beaches and Battle Creek Waterworks)

Salary

$19.70 Hourly

Location

ALL-Multiple Ramsey County Locations, MN

Job Type

Temporary (6 month term limit)

Job Number

2024-00217

Department

66D01-Parks&Rec/Aquatics

Opening Date

03/08/2024

Basic Function

The current vacancies are in the Parks and Recreation department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County.


Lifeguards now starting at $19.70/hour!

This position will monitor a beach or pool area, enforce rules and regulations, provide first aid, prevent and respond to emergencies, and perform other duties as assigned.

**PLEASE NOTE:  The next lifeguard training class will take place on
Session 1: March 28-30 at Highview Middle School (2300 7th St NW, New Brighton, MN 55112)
Session 2: 
April 25-27 at Highview Middle School (2300 7th St NW, New Brighton, MN 55112)
Session 3:
June 6-8 at Highview Middle School (2300 7th St NW, New Brighton, MN 55112)
Recertification: 
May 18 at Edgewood Middle School (5100 Edgewood Dr, Mounds View, MN 55112)
 
Please complete your application today for this great summer opportunity!** 

Ramsey County Parks and Recreation is hiring lifeguards for Battle Creek Waterworks Aquatic Center and Lake McCarron. 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.

The Waterworks season will begin on June 8 - August 18, 2024.
The Beach season will begin on June 8 - August 11, 2024.


This posting will remain open for application until filled; applicants should respond promptly as initial screening of applications will begin on March 13, with interviews scheduled on an ongoing basis until positions are filled. 

If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e. promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this job, go to: Job Descriptions. 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 description 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 duties.

Experience:  None.
 
Substitution:  None.
 
Licensure/Certification:  Certification is not required to apply. Training is available. Current certification from a nationally accredited Lifeguard Certification Program (i.e. Ellis and Associates, Red Cross, StarGuard, and/or comparable program.)

Other:
BEACH Lifeguard - Must be at least 18 years of age or older or a High school graduate or equivalent.
WATERWORKS Lifeguard – Must be at least 16 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications:  Previous lifeguard and customer service experience.

Exam/Screening Process Information

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and properly complete an application will be forwarded to the hiring department/manager for consideration for this temporary position. Temporary appointments work up to a maximum of six months. Candidates chosen for hire into a temporary assignment will not gain any rights or preferences for other permanent, Ramsey County positions.
 
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.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application. 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 jessica.damm@co.ramsey.mn.us 

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 https://www.ramseycounty.us/employees/employee-open-enrollment-2024-benefits
 

  • 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 one floating holiday
    • Up to three 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 five 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 2024 benefits, visit: https://www.ramseycounty.us/employees/employee-open-enrollment-2024-benefits

01
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.
02
There are 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 8, 2024) 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 8, 2024) 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 8, 2024) but I will be at least 16 years old after June 8, 2024. I am still interested in being a lifeguard for the 2024 season. Please contact me for further discussion.
03
Ramsey County requires that all Lifeguards have an up-to-date Lifeguard Certification course completion card by June 8, 2024. Do you currently hold a Lifeguard Certification?
  • Yes, I have a Red Cross lifeguard certification.
  • Yes, I have up-to-date lifeguard certification from another agency (StarGuard, Ellis, etc.).
  • No, but I would like Ramsey County to contact me about signing up for a lifeguarding course.
04
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.
05
I understand that successful completion of the Lifeguard training course DOES NOT guarantee a position with Ramsey County Parks and Recreation.
  • Yes
  • No
06
All Lifeguards will be required to work July 4, 2024. Are you able to work July 4, 2024?
  • Yes
  • No
07
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 8 - August 18, 2024.
08
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. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
  • Battle Creek Waterworks
  • Long Lake

Required Question

Agency
Ramsey County
Address
121 East Seventh Place
Suite 4000
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101
Phone
(651) 266-2700