Pay starting at $17.13/hour: Milwaukee County Parks seeks lifeguards, offering free courses for qualified candidates

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Jan 2, 2024 10:14 AM CST

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee County Parks is looking for lifeguards for this summer with pay starting at $17.13/hour.

In an effort to fill positions, Milwaukee County Parks is offering a number of free lifeguard courses for qualified candidates over the next few months.

No previous lifeguard experience is necessary.

Here's a look at the qualifications to train as a lifeguard:

Must be at least 16 years of age by the time of hire
In good physical condition AND able to swim 100 meters in less than 1 minute and 45 seconds

"The ability to work in the sun all summer, while earning great pay and incentives, presents an incredible opportunity for young people in our community to grow and develop while making memories that will last a lifetime," said Guy Smith, Executive Director at Milwaukee County Parks.

Milwaukee County Parks is offering additional incentives for lifeguards this year:

Entry into a drawing for $100 worth of merchandise and gift cards for those who pass the test and commit to the 2024 Lifeguard Corps in January, February, or March
Exclusive swag for lifeguards who pass an in-water training in January, February, or March and start working in the spring of 2024
Two tickets to Milwaukee County Parks attractions - such as the Mitchell Park Domes, Boerner Botanical Gardens, Cool Waters, etc. - for those who attend the training in January, February, or March
Additional bonuses for all returning and referring employees

When are the classes?

First choice of session/test (limited class sizes)
- Session 2 - Sat. at Pulaski Pool - Jan. 20 - Feb. 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Mar. 2, 8 a.m. test
- Session 3 - Mon./Wed. at Pulaski Pool - Feb. 12-28, 6-8 p.m. (Mar. 2, 8 a.m. test)
- Session 4 - Tues./Thurs. at Noyes Pool - Mar. 19 - Apr. 4, 6-8 p.m. (Apr. 6, 8 a.m. test)
Second choice of session/test (limited class sizes)
- Session 2 - Sat. at Pulaski Pool - Jan. 20 - Feb. 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Mar. 2, 8 a.m. test)
- Session 3 - Mon./Wed. at Pulaski Pool - Feb. 12-28, 6-8 p.m. (Mar. 2, 8 a.m. test)
- Session 4 - Tues./Thurs. at Noyes Pool - Mar. 19 - Apr. 4, 6-8 p.m. (Apr. 6, 8 a.m. test)

Where are the classes?

Noyes Pool, 8235 Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee WI 53223 OR Pulaski Pool, 2701 S. 16th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215

CLICK HERE for more information on becoming a lifeguard

CLICK HERE to sign up for a session