Employment

Currently applications for the following employment opportunities are being taken.

Permanent Positions

There are several permanent positions available at this time. See the current job postings for the City.

Seasonal Positions

Please use the application below.

The following positions are accepting applications for the summer seasonal recreation, park and aquatic positions listed below. Application is below and one needs to be filled out for each job you are applying. Apply early!

Please note: most positions will be interviewing in March so please send in your applications soon!

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Youth and Adult Sports

Toboggan Run Attendant: - 18 yrs. & older
Must be available to work Saturday and Sunday, 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Additional hours for rentals/parties. Starting in December – February.

Youth Soccer League Officials: - 14 yrs. & older
Must be available to work Saturday, starting at 9:00 a.m., early April through May and early September through October. Soccer knowledge is required.

Youth Soccer League Site Supervisor: - 18 yrs. & older
Must be available to work Saturday, starting at 8:30 a.m., early April through May and early September through October. Soccer knowledge is required.

Saratoga Softball Supervisor: - 21 yrs. & older; USA Umpire Certification Preferred
Must be available to work Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., May through August.

Saratoga Softball Scorekeepers: - 16 yrs. & older
Must be available to work Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., May through August.

Buchner Sports Supervisor/Scorekeeper: - 18 yrs. & older
Must be available to work Wednesday and Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., May through August.

Baseball, T-Ball, Softball Recreation Coordinator: - 18 yrs. & older
Supervise the Youth Baseball/Softball/T-Ball Games and Adult Softball while WPRF games are being played and is responsible for supervising officials/scorekeeper. This position will also support athletic and park rentals by relining diamonds and tending to facility and rental group needs.

Youth Baseball, Softball Officials: - 14 yrs. & older
Training (May), games will start on June and be completed by the beginning of August. Knowledge of baseball and/or softball is required.

Adult Softball/Umpire Officials: - 18 yrs. & older
Hours available Monday-Friday, late April through the beginning of October. Previous experience helpful.

Adult Basketball Officials: - 18 yrs. & older
Hours available Wednesday evenings, September through October. Previous experience helpful.

Volunteer Youth Coaches and Paid Youth Coaches: - 18 yrs. & older
Looking for youth sports coaches in the sports of soccer, baseball, softball and T-ball. A background check is required and must be completed prior to a team being assigned. Soccer season will run from mid-March through the end of May and early September through October. The youth baseball, softball and T-ball will run from mid-May through the beginning of August.

Concession Workers: - 18 yrs. & older
Must be available to work June-August. Cash handling experience preferred.

For Additional Information About Youth & Adult Sports Positions Contact:
Sheryl Emanuel
Sports Coordinator
semanuel@waukesha-wi.gov

Youth Development

Before & Afterschool Instructors: - 18 yrs. & older
Work with children, weekdays, during before/afterschool hours, September - June.

Youth Development (Playground Leaders): - 18 yrs. & older
Work with children in park setting, must be available to work weekdays, June - August.

For Additional Information About Youth Development Positions Contact:
Gala Crosno
Recreation Supervisor
gcrosno@waukesha-wi.gov

Aquatics

Lifeguards, Swim Lesson Instructor: - 15 yrs. & older
Must be available to work throughout the outdoor pool season, June - August. Lifeguards and Swim Instructors must be certified through the American Red Cross. Interested parties who are not certified but strong swimmer are encouraged to apply as WPRF is willing to train/certify.

Front Desk Attendants: - 15 yrs. & older
Must be available to work throughout the outdoor pool season, June - August.

Concession Workers: - 14 yrs. & older
Must be available to work June - August. Cash handling experience preferred.

For Additional Information About Aquatics Positions Contact:
Mark Thompson
Recreation Supervisor
mthompson@waukesha-wi.gov

Special Events

Special Event Assistant: - 18 yrs. & older
Assists in providing Community Special Events. Serves in a supervisory capacity for special events. Is responsible for the management of safety practices and ensuring the implementation of high-quality events.
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Recreation Assistant: - 16 yrs. & older
Working a variety of special events including Movies in the Park, JanBoree, concerts, and beer gardens. Must be available to work nights, Saturdays and Sundays, Hours vary according to event. Primarily Summer however additional hours available in the Fall/Winter.
Oktoberfest/Beer Garden Assistant Additional Details

For Additional Information About Special Events Positions Contact:
Joanna Adamicki
Special Event Coordinator
jadamicki@waukesha-wi.gov

Facility Attendants

Facility Attendants: - 18 yrs. & older
Summer weekend attendants needed for buildings, park areas, and formal gardens.

For Additional Information About Facility Attendants Positions Contact:
Mary Palmer
Rental Facility Coordinator
mpalmer@waukesha-wi.gov

Parks & Facilities

Parks & Facilities Maintenance Workers: - 18 yrs. & older
Maintenance workers needed weekdays, weekends, 1st & 2nd shifts. Athletic field prep, grass mowing & trimming, introductory forestry work, building maintenance with an emphasis on janitorial duties and painting, park maintenance, flower bed maintenance, building or parks/landscape maintenance experience preferred but not required. Job Descriptions

For Additional Information About Parks & Facilities Positions Contact:
Melissa Lipska
Parks and Forestry Operations Manger
mlipska@waukesha-wi.gov

Specialty Positions

Youth Gymnastics Instructors/Assistants: - 16 yrs. & older
Instructor/Assistants needed Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Knowledge of gymnastics/tumbling is required - WPRF will train.

Group Fitness Instructors (Substitutes): - 18 yrs. & older
National Certification required. Substitutes needed for morning and evenings.

For Additional Information About Specialty Positions Contact:
Mark Thompson
Recreation Supervisor
mthompson@waukesha-wi.gov

Temporary Office Help

Temporary Office Help: - 18 yrs. & older
Approximately 8 weeks of work at WPRF office, May - July and other days throughout the year.

For Additional Information About Temporary Office Help Positions Contact:
Mona Bauer
Customer Administration Service Manager
mbauer@waukesha-wi.gov