<p>Lifeguard at Plamann Lake (summer of 2025)</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>$14.71 - $15.76 Hourly</p> <p>Location</p> <p>Appleton, WI</p> <p>Job Type</p> <p>Seasonal</p> <p>Job Number</p> <p>2503268</p> <p>Department</p> <p>Parks Seasonal</p> <p>Opening Date</p> <p>05/16/2025</p> <ul> <li>Description </li><li>Benefits </li><li>Questions </li></ul> <p>Outagamie County Core Values</p> <p>Invested in Serving</p> <p>Better Together</p> <p>Create Progress</p> <p>Support Through Compassion</p> <p>Position Purpose</p> <p>NOW HIRING LIFEGUARDS-SUMMER OF 2025!</p> <p>Looking for a fun and rewarding summer position, while you can enjoy the wonderful Wisconsin weather? Plamann Park consists of Plamann Lake, a man-made lake; the Children's Farm, home to baby farm animals; 27-hole disc golf course; and numerous hiking and walking trails.</p> <p>Outagamie County is hiring lifeguards for Plamann Lake at Plamann Park in north Appleton!</p> <p>The Seasonal Lifeguard will maintain safety of Plamann Lake Swimmers.</p> <p>Hours: Plamann Lake is open Sunday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm</p> <p>Every other weekend required</p> <p>Address: Plamann Lake is at1375 E. Broadway Drive, Appleton, Wisconsin</p> <p>Must be at least 16 years old or older to be a lifeguard</p> <p>This posting is for the Lifeguard position ONLY (June through August 2025)</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Serves as a lifeguard, performs as an integral part of any rescue or first-aid operations. </li><li>Uses professional demeanor and alertness in all lifeguarding capacities, as well as sound teaching techniques in instructional capacities. </li><li>Teaches any or all swimming classes of the Plamann Lake Water Safety Program. </li><li>Operates cash register and performs transactions. </li><li>Sells seasonal swim passes and daily admission into the lake. </li><li>Fill in at concessions in the absence of concessions worker. </li><li>Communicates clearly and effectively with patrons. </li><li>Assists with crowd control by opening other areas of the lake as needed due to an increase in attendance. </li><li>Keeps lake area, bathhouse, parking lot, and playground free of litter and waste paper by checking areas and daily pickup. </li><li>Cleans bathhouse and toilet facilities daily. </li><li>Rakes beach, removes and disposes of aquatic weeds, and assists with any repairs as required. </li><li>Other duties may be assigned by Head Lifeguard or Management Assistant. </li></ul> <p>Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements</p> <p>Must be an American Red Cross certified lifeguard. Water Safety Instructor (W.S.I.); First-aid Basics; and C.P.R. for the Professional Rescuer Certifications; and supplemental experience working with or teaching learn to swim programs. Possess the strength and endurance to perform all lifesaving and first-aid procedures while under the most difficult situations. Complete knowledge of all Red Cross swimming and water safety programs, and the ability to teach and demonstrate all swimming strokes. Must be 16 years of age or older.</p> <p>Required or Preferred Skills</p> <p>OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.</p> <p>Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-information</p> <p>Outagamie County Diversity Statement:</p> <p>Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.</p> <p>OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.</p> <p>01</p> <p>Are you at least 16 years old or older?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>Are you currently Lifeguard Certified? If yes, what is the expiration date of your certification and please attach to application. If no, when will you complete your lifeguard certification?</p> <p>03</p> <p>How many hours are you willing to work each week?</p> <ul> <li>15-20 hours/week </li><li>20-25 hours/week </li><li>25-30 hours/week </li><li>30-35 hours/week </li><li>35-40 hours/week or more </li><li>open to as many hours as i can get </li></ul> <p>04</p> <p>Are you able to work every other weekend? Please list the dates and times you would be available to work. Example: Monday: Need Off Tuesday: 11:00 AM-7:00PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM T Thursday: 3:00 PM-close Friday:11:00 AM-3:00 PM Sat and Sun open to close</p> <p>Required Question</p>