Seasonal - Lifeguard / Swim Instructor

City of Appleton Wisconsin; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Appleton is seeking a seasonal lifeguard to supervise the East and West pool facilities, ensuring safety, cleanliness and quality supervision during all swim programming. You will work in uniform and act as a positive role model for participants.

You will train in emergency action plans, assist with lessons, and support events. Must hold current lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED certifications and be available for the summer season.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Shall wear Parks and Recreation staff uniform per the City of Appleton dress code.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lifeguard Training

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

First Aid

AED Certification

Age 15+

Ability to work with varied age groups

Job description

• 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.

Examples of Duties

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 effective communication and working relationship with fellow staff members, management staff, volunteers, and the public in a courteous and tactful 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.

Typical Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Knowledge and/or background of the specific program

• 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.

Supplemental Information

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

This position is a non-benefited position with the City of Appleton.

01

Are you certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer?

• Yes
• No

02

I am available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the summer season.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you at least 15 years of age?

• Yes
• No

04

What would be your preferred location for the summer of 2026? This is a preference and not guaranteed.

• Erb
• Meade

05

Please list the number of hours you are available to work per week.

• Required Question