Have you ever dreamed of spending your summer at the beach? Work in a team-driven environment and create memorable experiences while enjoying the outdoors. Working at Shady Oak Beach will develop real-world skills and experiences geared towards professional development: problem-solving, communication, customer service, leadership, teamwork, inclusion & diversity. Shady Oak Beach is open June 10th– August 20th.

By being a team member at Shady Oak Beach, you'll get to spend the day outside enjoying a fun, fast-paced environment while also carrying out our mission of providing a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable environment for guests.

• Free Shady Oak Beach season pass
• 50% off at concession stand + a free beverage from the pop machine
• Multiple uniform options
• Sunscreen provided
• Competitive wages
• Paid job training
• Work up to 48 hours per week
• Paid American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification or Review if taken through the City of Minnetonka and meets shift requirements

• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR, if necessary.
• Maintains constant surveillance of the beach area. Knows, understands, and consistently applies and enforces safety and beach/pool rules, policies and guidelines.
• Knows all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with City of Minnetonka policies and procedures.
• Communicates professionally, effectively, and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Responsible for clean-up of facility, beach, and general maintenance duties
• Communicates with and maintains effective relationships with the members, participants, and other staff.
• Understands, follows and enforces all facility rules. Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by immediately addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents. Contact and ask for assistance from the coordinator or manager when necessary.

• A minimum of 24 hours of weekly availability (equivalent to 3 shifts a week). Must be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be available to attend job-specific training scheduled throughout the season.
  • Mandatory pre-season training June 3rd - 4th and June 8th
• Team members are preferred to be available and commit to employment for the entire summer season (mid-June through late August).
• Must be 16 years old at the time of hire.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: Moderately physically demanding work, typically involving a combination of occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Occasionally lifts and/or move items weighing up to 30 lbs or heavier items (300 lbs) with assistance. When working outdoors, staff are exposed to all types of weather conditions.

• To foster effective working relationships and appreciate the differences of fellow co-workers
• To work collaboratively with others, promoting employee talents, skills and ideas
• Reserve judgement; hold criticism and comments in order to listen for different views & perspectives before drawing conclusions.