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Seasonal - Lifeguard / Swim Instructor

City of Appleton WI

Appleton, WI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$15.78–$17.87 Per Hour
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Defibrillator, Diving, Emergency Planning, Emergency Response, Employee Relations, Event Management, Facilities Management, First Aid, Inventory Management, Maintenance Services, Parks & Recreation, People Management, Program Planning, Recreation, Staff Training, Swimming, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Volunteer Management
LOCATION
Appleton, WI
POSTED
1 day ago
Salary: $15.78 - $17.87 Hourly
Location : Parks and Recreation, Appleton, WI
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2026-34
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Recreation - Seasonal Workers
Opening Date: 01/21/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026 3:18 PM Central

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.
06

What experience and qualities make you an ideal candidate for this position?
Required Question

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City of Appleton WI

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