Summer Job Opportunities:  Seasonal Lifeguard & Swim Instructors
June – August 2026

Be a Swim Instructor! 16+ (Lifeguard Certification Preferred)
$13.00 – $16.00 per hour; Expected Starting Salary is $15.00 per hour

Become a Lifeguard! 15+ (Lifeguard Certification Required)
$14.00 – $17.00 per hour
Looking for a summer gig that’s actually fun? Our Parks & Recreation team is hiring lifeguards—and yes, it’s every bit as cool as it sounds.

APPLY NOW!
Seasonal Application

  • Pick-up and/or Return applications: City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 500 4th Avenue NE. 
  • Email application to HR@ci.austin.mn.us.

Why students love this job:

  • Flexible hours that actually work with your summer plans
  • Great pay for a job spent poolside
  • A legit résumé booster (leadership, responsibility, emergency skills—check!)
  • You get to be the calm, confident hero in sunglasses
  • Instant cool‑factor! Plus, you’ll master the art of saying “No running!” with authority

No experience? No problem.
Please see link to the YMCA Lifeguard Training Schedule and Registration. You can also inquire about re-certification classes through the YMCA by calling (507) 433-1804.
YMCA – Training Schedule & Registration

YMCA Red Cross Lifeguard Training Classes (Age 15+)

  • Mar 14, 2026 – Mar 16, 2026
  • Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026
  • May 01, 2026 – May 03, 2026
  • May 15, 2026 – May 17, 2026
  • Jun 01, 2026 – Jun 03, 2026

YMCA Red Cross Recertification Classes (Age 15+)

  • March 22, 2026, 8 am – 8 pm
  • May 03, 2026, 8 am – 8 pm
  • May 31, 2026, 8 am – 8 pm

YMCA Blended Water Safety Instructor Training (Age 14+)

  • Mar 09, 2026 – Mar 11, 2026, 9 am – 6 pm
  • CPR / First Aid / AED Training

City of Austin will reimburse you for 100% of your Lifeguard Certification Class (or recertification class) fees!

For more information, please contact Human Resources:
Email: HR@ci.austin.mn.us
Phone:  (507) 437-9972 or (507) 437-9942

If you’re ready for a summer job that beats folding clothes in retail or flipping burgers, this is your moment. Grab a whistle, join the team, and make this your best summer yet.