About the Department

Your Home Port. The Premier Community on the Great Lakes.

Port Washington is known for offering “a touch of New England charm combined with Midwestern friendliness” and has been named by Midwest Living to their Top 100 Best Midwest Small Town Getaways. Port Washington, today, is a tourist destination with a vibrant downtown and community events.

The City’s population is 12,855 resides within seven square miles including 4 miles of waterfront. The City provides full-city services including Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS), Engineering, Public Works, Water and Sewer utilities, Building Inspections, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Marina, Senior Center, Library, Finance, Clerk and Administration. We are a welcoming destination for living, working, and visiting that – combined with our core values of accountability, innovation, trust, industriousness, and friendship – create an environment with opportunities to make a positive impact for our community.

Position Duties

Lifeguards ensure the safety of our aquatic customers by scanning the pool, preventing accidents, enforcing the rules and appropriately responding to emergency situations. All employees must attend preseason and in-service training sessions. Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s). 

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum age for Lifeguards is 15 years old.  Current Certification in American Red Cross is required in order to work as a lifeguard. The ideal candidate will be mature, responsible, and have a great attitude. The candidate should enjoy working with people and have the ability to effectively communicate with children and adults. Must enjoy working outside. Training and certification is available for eligible candidates. The City of Port Washington is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer.  

Other Qualifications

+Summer Months (May – August)
+Mondays – Sundays
+Shifts vary depending on staff availability 
+Typically staff receive 20-35 hours a week