City of Sun Prairie
Under the leadership of the Aquatic Center Manager, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for scheduling, training and evaluation of all lifeguards assigned to their team. Duties include facilitating all lifeguard in‑services and training, ensuring proper staffing levels, that all incident and accident reports are completed in a timely and accurate manner, and that all Family Aquatic Center staff are prepared for the facility Emergency Action Plan.
Dates Needed:
June – August (pre‑ and post‑season hours are required – these times and dates are flexible.)
Hours:
30+ hours per week while pool is open; days and times are flexible; hours include some nights and weekends. This position will receive 10–20 hours as Head Lifeguard on Duty. Remaining hours will come from rotating in as a staff‑level lifeguard, if needed. When serving as Head Lifeguard on Duty, Head Lifeguard will not participate in lifeguard rotations on deck unless necessary to ensure proper staffing levels. Head Lifeguard on Duty will also be acting Manager on Duty in absence of Aquatic Center Manager.
NOTE:
The Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center is undergoing a major renovation and is anticipated to open to the public in
July of 2026 . While the opening is later than a typical season, we will begin
paid training in June
to ensure staff are fully prepared for opening day.
This season offers a unique opportunity to be part of the
opening team
for a completely reimagined aquatic facility. The renovation includes updated bathhouse facilities, concession stand, offices, lifeguard room, a facility‑wide speaker system, and new pool features such as a climbing wall, family‑friendly slide, aqua zipline and interactive play structures.
Staff will benefit from additional training time, team‑building, and the chance to help set the tone for a fresh start season in an
amazing, newly renovated facility,
inside and out.
*JOIN US FOR OPEN INTERVIEWS JANUARY 7-9, 9:00AM-6:00PM at the WEST SIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING, 2598 W Main St., no appointment needed*
Applicants will be reviewed as received during the posting period.
Major Duties / Essential Functions
Directly supervise and lead a team of 8-10 lifeguards in delivering exceptional customer service and a high standard of safety.
Assist in maintaining a safe aquatic facility, which includes communicating facility needs or safety concerns to Aquatic Center Manager.
Work with team to ensure all shifts as Head Lifeguard on Duty are staffed at proper levels; coordinate lifeguard replacement and rotations.
Serve as first level of contact responding to and documenting patron and/or staff incidents and/or accidents.
Responsible for evaluating and coaching a team of lifeguards, ensuring proper vigilance, scanning and transitions are taking place.
Work with Aquatic Center Manager to ensure all Family Aquatic Center staff are prepared to act in the event of activation of the Emergency Action Plan.
Responsible for proper record keeping and documentation such as staff lifeguard certification, incident reports, accident reports, etc.
Assist in bi‑weekly payroll by verifying and approving all team lifeguard hours. Responsible for maintaining all lifesaving equipment such as hip‑packs, first aid kits, walkie‑talkies & rescue tubes.
Act as Manager on Duty in the absence of the Aquatic Center Manager.
Work with co‑Head Lifeguards to facilitate all lifeguard staff trainings and in‑services, ensuring that lifeguards are fully competent in first aid, CPR and all water rescue techniques.
Minor Duties / Responsibilities
Attend all trainings and in‑services.
Provide recommendations for future programs, services, events and/or process improvement.
Promote a fun, safe and positive work environment through development of effective working relationships, team‑building and a positive attitude.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience / Education
High school diploma or HSED or GED required.
Minimum of one year of lifeguarding experience required.
American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification highly desired, but not required.
Ability to effectively manage and develop staff in a professional and tactful manner.
Skills, Knowledge or Abilities Needed
Ability and willingness to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instruction.
Ability to work unsupervised in an indoor and outdoor setting with high temperatures and humidity.
Ability to follow and enforce rules, verbally communicate with the public and staff effectively, and interpret and explain policies and procedures related to the Family Aquatic Center.
Ability to mediate, troubleshoot, problem‑solve and diffuse potential difficulties.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement involving customer inquiries and/or complaints using services and/or facilities.
Ability and willingness to keep accurate record and complete all necessary paperwork.
Knowledge of office equipment, computers and software, including Microsoft Office.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
Ability to communicate effectively in an instructional capacity.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, hear, read and write. This position frequently requires an employee to walk or bend. He/she may periodically need to reach, stoop, crouch, or kneel. The employee may be asked to clean, pick up, put away, and lift/carry and/or move equipment weighing approximately up to 75 pounds. Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Tools and Equipment Used
First Aid Supplies.
Lifeguarding rescue tools such as Shepard’s hook, rescue tube, walkie‑talkie, pocket mask, megaphone, etc.
General office equipment including, but not limited to: computer, fax machine, multi‑line telephone, document scanner, printer, laminator, digital camera, label maker.
Special Requirements
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
Must have a current American red Cross Lifeguarding Certification.
Able/willing to work flexible hours.
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Dates Needed:
June – August (pre‑ and post‑season hours are required – these times and dates are flexible.)
Hours:
30+ hours per week while pool is open; days and times are flexible; hours include some nights and weekends. This position will receive 10–20 hours as Head Lifeguard on Duty. Remaining hours will come from rotating in as a staff‑level lifeguard, if needed. When serving as Head Lifeguard on Duty, Head Lifeguard will not participate in lifeguard rotations on deck unless necessary to ensure proper staffing levels. Head Lifeguard on Duty will also be acting Manager on Duty in absence of Aquatic Center Manager.
NOTE:
The Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center is undergoing a major renovation and is anticipated to open to the public in
July of 2026 . While the opening is later than a typical season, we will begin
paid training in June
to ensure staff are fully prepared for opening day.
This season offers a unique opportunity to be part of the
opening team
for a completely reimagined aquatic facility. The renovation includes updated bathhouse facilities, concession stand, offices, lifeguard room, a facility‑wide speaker system, and new pool features such as a climbing wall, family‑friendly slide, aqua zipline and interactive play structures.
Staff will benefit from additional training time, team‑building, and the chance to help set the tone for a fresh start season in an
amazing, newly renovated facility,
inside and out.
*JOIN US FOR OPEN INTERVIEWS JANUARY 7-9, 9:00AM-6:00PM at the WEST SIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING, 2598 W Main St., no appointment needed*
Applicants will be reviewed as received during the posting period.
Major Duties / Essential Functions
Directly supervise and lead a team of 8-10 lifeguards in delivering exceptional customer service and a high standard of safety.
Assist in maintaining a safe aquatic facility, which includes communicating facility needs or safety concerns to Aquatic Center Manager.
Work with team to ensure all shifts as Head Lifeguard on Duty are staffed at proper levels; coordinate lifeguard replacement and rotations.
Serve as first level of contact responding to and documenting patron and/or staff incidents and/or accidents.
Responsible for evaluating and coaching a team of lifeguards, ensuring proper vigilance, scanning and transitions are taking place.
Work with Aquatic Center Manager to ensure all Family Aquatic Center staff are prepared to act in the event of activation of the Emergency Action Plan.
Responsible for proper record keeping and documentation such as staff lifeguard certification, incident reports, accident reports, etc.
Assist in bi‑weekly payroll by verifying and approving all team lifeguard hours. Responsible for maintaining all lifesaving equipment such as hip‑packs, first aid kits, walkie‑talkies & rescue tubes.
Act as Manager on Duty in the absence of the Aquatic Center Manager.
Work with co‑Head Lifeguards to facilitate all lifeguard staff trainings and in‑services, ensuring that lifeguards are fully competent in first aid, CPR and all water rescue techniques.
Minor Duties / Responsibilities
Attend all trainings and in‑services.
Provide recommendations for future programs, services, events and/or process improvement.
Promote a fun, safe and positive work environment through development of effective working relationships, team‑building and a positive attitude.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience / Education
High school diploma or HSED or GED required.
Minimum of one year of lifeguarding experience required.
American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification highly desired, but not required.
Ability to effectively manage and develop staff in a professional and tactful manner.
Skills, Knowledge or Abilities Needed
Ability and willingness to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instruction.
Ability to work unsupervised in an indoor and outdoor setting with high temperatures and humidity.
Ability to follow and enforce rules, verbally communicate with the public and staff effectively, and interpret and explain policies and procedures related to the Family Aquatic Center.
Ability to mediate, troubleshoot, problem‑solve and diffuse potential difficulties.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement involving customer inquiries and/or complaints using services and/or facilities.
Ability and willingness to keep accurate record and complete all necessary paperwork.
Knowledge of office equipment, computers and software, including Microsoft Office.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public in a courteous and tactful manner.
Ability to communicate effectively in an instructional capacity.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, hear, read and write. This position frequently requires an employee to walk or bend. He/she may periodically need to reach, stoop, crouch, or kneel. The employee may be asked to clean, pick up, put away, and lift/carry and/or move equipment weighing approximately up to 75 pounds. Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Tools and Equipment Used
First Aid Supplies.
Lifeguarding rescue tools such as Shepard’s hook, rescue tube, walkie‑talkie, pocket mask, megaphone, etc.
General office equipment including, but not limited to: computer, fax machine, multi‑line telephone, document scanner, printer, laminator, digital camera, label maker.
Special Requirements
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
Must have a current American red Cross Lifeguarding Certification.
Able/willing to work flexible hours.
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