Seasonal – Lifeguard

(WCA) Wisconsin Counties Association; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Silver Lake Park as a Lifeguard for the 2025 season! This role offers a unique opportunity to ensure the safety of beachgoers while working in a vibrant outdoor environment. As a Lifeguard, you will supervise swimming areas, enforce rules, and respond to emergencies, all while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Silver Lake. If you are passionate about safety, enjoy working with the public, and are ready for a rewarding summer job, this position is perfect for you. Don't miss out on the chance to make a positive impact in your community while earning a competitive wage and a hiring bonus!

Benefits

Hiring Bonus of $200

Lifeguard Certification Paid

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old and possess current lifeguard certification.
• Ability to swim 500 yards continuously and perform rescue techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervise beach activities and enforce safety rules.
• Administer first aid and operate safety equipment when necessary.

Skills

Swimming

First Aid

Lifeguard Training

Communication Skills

Safety Enforcement

Education

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

The Kenosha County Parks Division is accepting applications for
Lifeguards
to work at Silver Lake Park’s public beach for the 2025 season,
Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends.

Under the direct supervision of the Beach Manager, Lifeguards are responsible for supervising the safety and activities of beach patrons.

If you are hardworking, can maintain a safe environment, enforce beach rules, and consistently act in a manner that earns and merits the respect and confidence of patrons – this could be the job for you!

Kenosha County is committed to Diversity, Belonging and Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

2025 Hiring Range: $14.00 – $17.00 per hour

Hiring Bonus:
A Kenosha County seasonal Park candidate who is successfully hired and employed for at least 30 days shall be awarded a $200.00 bonus to their paycheck.

Lifeguard certification is required and will be paid for you prior to the start of the season. Please note: Securing the necessary certifications/renewals is not a guarantee of employment with Kenosha County. All candidates must also pass the selection criteria established for the Lifeguard position.

WORK SCHEDULE:
• Silver Lake beach is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Full-time schedule up to 40 hours per week, with rotating days off, weekends
• Hours are typically 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM but flexibility may be allowed
• Required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Work schedules are dependent on weather and water quality conditions

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervise beaches and surrounding swimming areas to maintain order and protect swimmers from accidents or drowning
• Enforce rules and regulations
• Operate safety equipment, administer first aid, rescue and resuscitate drowning persons, as required
• Assist in cleaning and beach maintenance

JOB REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
• Must be at least 15 years old at time of application
• Must be able to swim 500 yards continuous swim using front crawl and/or breaststroke
• Must be able to swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-pound brick from a maximum depth of 12 feet, then swim 20 yards with both hands on the brick
• Must be able to tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
• Must be able to swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve 3 dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4 to 7 feet of water, resurface, and continue to swim another 5 yards to complete the skills sequence

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Training or Ellis & Associates (Ellis) Lifeguard Training
• ARC or Ellis Waterfront Lifeguarding
• ARC or Ellis Lifeguard Training Instructor
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification

SUCCESS FACTORS:
• Ability to accept, understand, and follow written and/or verbal instruction
• Ability to observe safety precautions
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations in an effective and appropriate manner
• Ability to perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks outdoors related to the maintenance of beach, grounds, and facilities
• Ability to maintain positive interactions with the public, employees, and others, using effective communication skills
• Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Requires full range of physical movement – bending, reaching, lifting, etc.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Ability to work outside in any weather conditions, including extreme heat

SELECTION PROCESS:
• Application Review – Qualifying
• Oral Interview – Qualifying
• Verification of Certifications – Qualifying
• Background Check (if 18 years of age) – Qualifying
• Drug Screen – Qualifying

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, June 30, 2025.

Kenosha County participates in the FICA Alternative Retirement Program. Seasonal employees are automatically enrolled in this program if they do not meet eligibility criteria for the Wisconsin Retirement System (pension). The FICA Alternative plan replaces the payment of FICA tax and instead contributes a percentage of pre-tax wages into an investment account for the benefit of the employee.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!

Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.