Seasonal - Lifeguard / Swim Instructor

City-of-Appleton,-W; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 15,154,000 - 20,664,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Appleton seeks a dedicated Lifeguard Supervisor to oversee the East and West pool facilities during the program season. You will supervise staff, ensure safety, deliver swim program activities, and support swim lessons for children.

Requirements include current Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED certifications, plus ability to work with diverse age groups. Year-round employment season; pay Grade 3.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and AED certifications are required.
• Physically capable of performing program activities and swimming.
• Ability to work with varied age groups, including children.
• Ability to take direction and follow instructions.
• Shall wear Parks and Recreation staff uniform per City dress code.

Responsibilities

• Supervise facility during work hours (security, cleanliness, safety).
• Ensure safety of patrons during all swim programming.
• Coordinate and plan program-related activities and events.
• Instruct or support swim lessons (swimming, diving, water safety).
• Encourage children to participate and be a positive role model.
• Train on emergency action plans, rescue skills, CPR and AED use.
• Respond to emergencies using established protocols.
• Complete paperwork (attendance, incident reports, facility checklists).
• Supervise special events at the facility.
• Set up and take down program equipment.

Skills

Lifeguard Training

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

First Aid

AED

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to take direction

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for supervision of assigned facility during work hours (including, but not limited to, security, cleanliness, and safety).
• Safety and direct supervision of patrons during all swim programming.
• Coordination and planning of program related activities and events.
• Instruct and/ or support various levels of swim lessons teaching swimming, diving, and water safety skills.
• Encourage children to participate in activities through positive reinforcement.
• Serve as a positive role model to the participants.
• Continually train on emergency action plans, including by not limited to roles and responsibilities, rescue skills, and CPR and AED use.
• Respond to emergency situations, following established emergency protocols.
• Complete necessary paperwork specific to job responsibilities (attendance forms, accident/incident report forms, facility checklists, etc.).
• Supervise special events held at assigned facility.
• Perform set-up and take-down of program related equipment.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Be at the facility, in uniform and ready to work, at the designated start of the work shift.
• Maintain upkeep and inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Perform facility maintenance duties as determined by the pool management staff, Facilities Personnel and Recreation Supervisor.
• Establish and maintain effectivecommunication and working relationship with fellow staff members, management staff, volunteers, and the public in a courteous and tacful manner.
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Work closely with the Parks and Recreation Department staff to ensure all department and City of Appleton rules, policies, and procedures are observed and enforced.
• Report directly to and perform any other duties as assigned by pool management staff.

EXPERIENCE:

• Current Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Physically capable of performing and demonstrating program related activities.
• Ability and/ or experience to work with varied age groups, including children.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Able to work duration of the program as assigned by supervisor.
• Shall wear Parks and Recreation staff uniform per the City of Appleton dress code.

Minimum Age: 15 years old

Employment Season: Year- round

Work Location: East and West (Jan- April, Sept- Nov); Erb and Mead (June- Aug)

Pay Grade: 3