Aquatic Program Supervisor

Salary: $17.16 - $19.15 Hourly
Location : Waukesha, WI
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: AquaticProgSupv 12062023
Department: Parks & Land Use Department
Opening Date: 12/06/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Do you enjoy working outside and have a love for aquatics? Have you worked as a lifeguard and are now seeking an administrative position with more responsibility?
Waukesha County Park System is seeking an individual to help in the supervision of the County's waterfront/beach facilities and approximately 20 aquatic staff. (Fox Brook Park being the park staffed with Lifeguards.)
Work Schedule: up to 40 hours per week June to August, limited part-time hours in Spring and Fall. Daily hours vary and include evenings and weekends.
Prior to hiring, the final candidate is required to pass work/education/certification reference(s) and a criminal background and driver's license check.
A resume and cover letter is required along with the fully completed application.
Example of Duties

• Assist Park Program Specialist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new lifeguard staff.
• Train all lifeguard staff in various emergency procedures - including leading weekly in-service training sessions.
• Work closely with the Park Program Specialist in implementation of beach operations.
• Supervise beach operations daily, assist as needed with operational decisions.
• Complete performance evaluations for Head Lifeguard Staff and assist with evaluations for regular lifeguard staff, which are done twice during the summer.
• Consistently enforce all County Policies and Procedures related to beach operation.
• Review daily log sheets for all beaches and sign off on appropriate accident/incident reports.
• Conduct American Red Cross Certification training sessions for Lifeguards, Park Rangers, and Administration Staff, including CPR/AED/FA/BBP.
• Assist in maintaining beach database on regular basis, tracking attendance/incidents/weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications
You must meet these minimum Training and Experience requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School diploma/GED.
• Two (2) years of lifeguard experience.
• Current American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Training Certification.
• Possess a valid driver's license and ability to use your personal vehicle for work related travel.

Preferred:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI).
• Leadership experience

Supplemental Information
About Us
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve.
Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations, and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.
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This is a limited term position available from ~April through ~November. When the term is over, it is considered a voluntary resignation.
No benefits available for this position.
01
I am at least 18 years of age and possess a HS diploma/GED.

• Yes
• No

02
I have 2 or more years of lifeguarding experience.

• Yes
• No

03
I possess a valid driver's license.

• Yes
• No

04
If you possess a valid driver's license, please provide your license number and expiration date.If you do not, indicate "NA".
05
I have a personal vehicle to use for work related travel for which I understand the County reimburses me for my mileage.

• Yes
• No

06
I possess current Waterfront Lifeguard Certification.

• Yes
• No

07
If you have a current Waterfront Lifeguard Certification, please indicate when and where you obtained it.If you do not, indicate "NA".
08
Do you have an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Certification? If yes, please indicate when and where you obtained it?If you do not, indicate "NA".
09
Are you Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certified?
10
Please describe any experience you have with supervising or leading others (through work, volunteer, school, etc.). If none, indicate "NA".
11
If you were referred to this position by a current Waukesha County employee, please provide the first and last name of the individual.If you were not, indicate "NA".
12
I attached my resume and cover letter.

• Yes
• No

13
I understand this is a limited term position available from ~April though ~November. When the term is over, it is considered a voluntary resignation.

• Yes
• No

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