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Water Safety Instructor
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What they do
A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.
$30,343 / year median in Minnesota
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Water Safety Instructor
Cambridge-Isanti School District 911
Community Education - Cambridge, Minnesota This job is also posted in Cambridge-Isanti Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5895909
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Aug 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Qualifications/Experience:
This position is responsible for teaching and leading swim lessons.
This position requires American Red Cross Certification.
Newly hired team members may be eligible for up to half off reimbursement of initial American Red Cross Courses.
Successful background check required if over 18.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Needed:
Must hold current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI). Must be at least 16 years old
Exemplifies the following
Five Character Traits:
compassion, respect, responsibility, self discipline and honesty.
Specific Tasks:
Responsible for accurately following lesson plans at each swim lesson. Responsible for testing for assigned levels. Ability to direct and maintain control of class participants. Accurately maintain paperwork for each class. Ability to communicate effectively with the general public and staff members. Maintain a safe environment for all participants and staff. Know and enforce all program policies and rules. Follow established emergency procedures. Recognize and respond quickly and effectively in an emergency situation. Maintain current required certifications. Perform other related duties as assigned. See the job description for additional information.
Hours Per Day:
Position hours vary As per agreement
Position Type:
Part-Time
Salary:
$19.50 Per Hour
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required