About the Department
PURPOSE: Recreation Associate positions perform classes, leagues & programs for residents of all ages. Actual work time is dependent on the program and staffing needs of the City. Employment is at-will, and may be terminated at any time by the City. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Position Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
| Season | Positions | Schedule (Hours may vary based on the needs of the Program) | General Position Responsibilities Include |
| Summer | Wiberg Aquatic Center Pool Attendant Lifeguard Water Safety Instructor Swim Lesson Supervisor Aquatic Center Manager Assistant Pool Manager | Varied start dates with a daily schedule of operation 7 days per week. | Minimum Requirements: Lifeguard: 1. Minimum age 15 prior to first day of work 2. American Red Cross Certification Required Swim Instructor: 1. Minimum age 16 prior to first day of work 2. Water Safety Instructor Certification required Pool Attendant: Minimum age 14 prior to first day of work; Age 16 preferred. |
| Summer | Summer Camp Day Camp Leader | Varied start dates with a weekly schedule Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Summer camp programs provide traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts nature study, sports, swimming, and hiking. |
| Summer | Youth Sports Umpire Baseball; Softball Supervisor T-Ball | Varied start dates ranging between May through August Monday - Friday | Youth sports provide the informal competition while developing skills, knowledge and teamwork. Leagues stress having fun, sportsmanship, safety, and sport skills pertaining to the sport. |
| Summer | Adult Sports Umpire Softball | Varied start dates ranging between May through August | Adult Slow Pitch Softball leagues include Men’s, Women’s and Coed leagues for all ability levels. |
| Summer | Tennis Instructor | June - August Classes are morning and afternoon, Monday -Friday | Instructional programs provide the opportunity to develop skills while having fun. Must have background in designated sport. Teaching experience preferred. |
| Summer | Adult Instructional Programs Aquatic Exercise Yoga Fitness & Pilates Lap & Open Swim | ||
| Basketball (Winter only) Flag Football (Fall Only) | Youth Sports Flag Football Official Basketball Scorer | Varied start dates ranging between September through March | |
| Fall only Year Round Year Round Year Round Year Round | Adult Instructional Programs Dance Open Basketball Open Volleyball Aqua Exercise / Dance Yoga /Fitness / Pilates Lap & Open Swim | September through March September through March | |
Minimum Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires some experience and training or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills for program teaching.
- Ability to work the entire program or session.
Other Qualifications
2026 STARTING RATES OF PAY*:
| Aquatic Center Manager - $19.67 Assistant Pool Manager- $18.57 Swim Lesson Supervisor-$18.57 Adult Aquatics Lifeguard-$16.40 Lifeguard-$16.40 Youth Swim Instructor-$16.40 Pool Attendant -$9.83 Holiday Lifeguard-1.5 x rate Saturday Swim Lessons-1.5 x rate | Summer Camp Coordinator-$19.67 Summer Camp Supervisor-$16.40 Summer Camp Leader-$15.03 |
| Youth Basketball Official-$25/game Flag Football Official-$25/game Golf Instructor- $20.00 | Youth Basketball Supervisor-$18.57 Youth T-Ball Site Supervisor-$18.57 Tennis Instructor-$15.29 |
| Adult Aquatics Instructor-$20.00 Adult Fitness Instructor-$20.00 Adult Site Supervisor - $18.57 Adult Softball Umpire- $25.00-$35.00/game Special Event Staff -$20.00 | Open Gym Leader-$18.57 Youth Umpire- $16.40 Ice Rink Attendant-$13.11 Basketball Scorer-$10.93 |
THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: training and experience evaluation; oral or performance tests; or other assessment methods. The City reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates for employment interviews.
APPLICATIONS will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS with priority consideration and first review of employment applications by date received. A deadline date to submit an employment application may be implemented to meet the needs of the City.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online through NEOGOV from the City’s web site (www.ci.brookfield.wi.us).