Waukesha County is seeking lifeguards for summer swim season 🏊‍♀️

WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) --- Area Park and Recreation Departments are seeking applicants to fill several open positions for lifeguards throughout Waukesha County's local pools and swimming beaches.

Officials say qualified candidates will be offered a free Lifeguard Certification course as a bonus.

“We are reaching out to our communities to help fill the gaps in lifeguard positions at our local parks this summer,” said County Executive Paul Farrow. “I encourage individuals who love to be in the outdoors to apply and help us fill the need for fun and safe swimming opportunities.”

Flexible positions are open from late spring through late summer with options for 20 to 40 hours per week at multiple locations.

The city of Brookfield is seeking full and part time staff at the Wiberg Aquatic Center. Paid certification is available to candidates 15-years-old and older. If interested, contact Lisa Glenn, Recreation Supervisor, at 262-796-6675 or applications are available online here. 

Waukesha County is also seeking full and part time staff for the swimming beaches at Fox Brook and Menomonee Parks. Candidates must be 16-years-old and older and successfully complete a pre-screening process to be eligible for free certification. If interested, contact Holly Glainyk, Park Program Specialist, at (262) 896-8074 or apply online here.