Lifeguard (Hourly)

Salary: $18.57 Hourly Location : Madison, WI Job Type: HOURLY Job Number: 2025-00483 Department: Parks Division Opening Date: 01/13/2026 Closing Date: 6/10/2026 11:59 PM Central Comp. Group/Range: 16/00 General Description City of Madison Lifeguards work in the Aquatics Program to provide front-line safety services at Goodman Pool. They exercise teamwork in keeping the community safe by preventing accidents from occurring and explaining rules, policies, and procedures. Lifeguards maintain a safe, energetic, and welcoming environment for all patrons at Goodman Pool. As needed, lifeguards will perform lifesaving measures. APPLICANTS 14 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY BUT MUST POSSESS A VALID LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION AND BE 15 BEFORE THEIR FIRST SHIFT Hours: During the Aquatic season, Lifeguards will work between 10 and 40 hours weekly. Must be flexible to work varying shifts including early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays from May through August/end of season. Testing for New Lifeguards: A Water Skills Exam will be administered. The exam will cover a 200-yard swim, two (2) minute tread, brick retrieval from deep water, and testing of lifeguarding skills. Paid training lifeguard course times: April 4-6 May 8-10 May 29-31 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE CLOSING DATE. HOWEVER, THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BEGIN PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE BASED UPON THE NEEDS OF THE PARKS DIVISION. THE CURRENT RECRUITMENT MAY BE UP TO 25 VACANCIES, OR UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE DIVISION ARE MET. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn't match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community. Examples of Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnforce and explain rules, policies, and procedures on a frequent basis Resolve customer complaints Monitor patrons to ensure their safety Perform first aid Attend weekly in-service training Respond to emergencies on land and in water Call Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as needed Administer swim test Manage disruptive behavior Save lives Maintain cleanliness of facility Clean and maintain beaches Perform related work as required Minimum QualificationsCertification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid. Applicants currently enrolled in certification or courses will be considered, however cannot be scheduled to lifeguard until certification is obtained. Special RequirementsPhysical Requirements Ability to swim 200 yards, tread water without use of hands for two (2) minutes, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from deep water. Ability to rescue and remove another human within the pool to safety. Ability to hold breath for extended periods of time to perform rescues. Hourly employees are eligible to earn sick leave and may qualify for other benefits depending on the number of hours worked. Please visit our for more information. 01 Do you have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid? Yes No 02 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, when does your certification expire? 03 If you do not have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, are you enrolled in a certification course and/or do you anticipate that you will complete a certification course by June 29, 2026? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04