Lifeguard

Department Overview

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball, tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits such as paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides after school enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. After school clubs and sports include arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  1/20/26
• Anticipated Hours Per Week:
  Up to 10 hours
• Schedule:
  
  Afternoon and evening hours available
• Salary/Wage Range:
  Hourly $19.00 to $19.00
• Number Of Positions: 6

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides after school enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. After school clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

MSCR offers a variety of aquatic programs, including swim lessons, fitness classes, and open and lap swim. Lifeguard shifts are available for open swim, lap swim and adult fitness classes at MMSD pools.

• Ensure patron safety during MSCR aquatic programs.
• Actively scan and survey the pool area to prevent accidents.
• Respond to emergencies and administer first aid as needed.

• Current Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid certifications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive and outgoing personality.
• Safety and risk-management focus.

• Previous lifeguarding experience.
• Experience working as a lead staff in an aquatic facility.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

ARC Lifeguarding Certification is required. Opportunities to maintain certification at a discounted rate. Hours can be combined with other jobs within Aquatics programs or other MSCR program areas to reach the desired number of hours.

Please contact Auggie Brenzel atbrenzel.wi.us with any questions.

Organization:
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR)
Contact:
Laura Whitmore
Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org
Email: hrmscr.wi.us