CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Employee Relations, First Aid, High School Diploma, Inventory Management, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Parks & Recreation, People Management, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Recreation, Swimming, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
Seasonal - Fall/Winter Swim Lesson Manager
Salary
$13.68 - $15.77 Hourly
Location
Parks and Recreation, Appleton, WI
Job Type
Seasonal
Job Number
2026-48
Department
Parks and Recreation
Division
Recreation - Seasonal Workers
Opening Date
02/17/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Coordinate the overall operation of the swimming lesson program.
- Supervise and directs swimming lesson instructors.
- Assess performance of instructors and complete session evaluations.
- Collaborate with Pool Managers and Recreation Supervisor on scheduling swimming lessons adhering to proper student/teacher ratio.
- Keep accurate records of registration, participant skills completion, and other program related paperwork (reports: accident/ incident, theft, bloodborne).
- Perform building security duties such as locking and unlocking pool sites and monitoring pool deck, locker rooms/ bathrooms, lobby, and hallways.
- Initiate communication to management staff, including pool managers, daily regarding concerns, safety, needs, successes, and functional support.
- Provide high level of leadership.
- Serve as a positive role model to the participants and staff.
- Encourage children to participate in activities through positive reinforcement.
- Perform set-up and take-down of program related equipment.
- Teach swim classes, as needed.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Shall wear distinctive clothing or other means of identification per the City of Appleton Dress Code.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationship with fellow staff members, management staff, and the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
- 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 Recreation Supervisor.
- Issues certificates on the last day of class.
- Assist multiple session enrollees with class changes and transfers and communicate with administrative staff of Appleton Parks and Recreation or Recreation Supervisor.
Typical Qualifications
- Current Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR and WSI Certificate preferred.
- Ability to effectively coordinate and direct the activities of the swimming lesson program.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively supervise and train swimming instructors.
- Strong skills in: customer service, oral and written communication, and leadership.
- Ability and/ or experience to work with varied age groups, including children.
- Effective decision-making skills.
- Ability to take direction.
- Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
- Able to work duration of the program as assigned.
- Shall wear Park and Recreation staff uniform per the City of Appleton dress code.
Supplemental Information
Employment Season: Fall and Winter
Work Location: East and West Pool (Jan- April, Sept- Nov)
Pay Grade: 4
Education Level Required: High School Graduate/GED
This position is a non-benefited position with the City of Appleton.
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Are you at least a high school graduate or have a GED?
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Are you certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer?
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What experience and qualities make you an ideal candidate for this position?
Required Question
Employer City of Appleton
Address 100 North Appleton Street
Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911-4799
Phone 920-832-5890
Website http://www.appleton.org/government/human-resources