Available Positions
Aquatic Center Manager/CPO and Assistant Manager (Certified Pool Operator's certification preferred)
The Mangers are responsible for the day-to day operation of the Waukon Aquatic Center.
Lifeguards
- Must be at least 15 years old
- Must be certified through American Red Cross (2-year certification)
- Comfortable working with patrons – children & adults
- Will teach public swim lessons when assigned
- Flexible schedule – Must work week day and weekend shifts
Head Swim Team Coach
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a certified lifeguard through American Red Cross
- Must have swimming knowledge
- Must be available from end of May until mid-July for season
- Comfortable working with children (5-18 years old)
- Make swim workouts for morning week day practices (7:00-10:15am)
- Practices Monday, Wednesday, & Friday when meets start in June
- Meet days – Tuesdays & Thursdays in Waukon or surrounding towns (Evenings)
- Submit meet entries for each home & away meet
Assistant Swim Team Coaches
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Must be a certified lifeguard through American Red Cross
- Must have swimming knowledge
- Must be available from end of May until mid-July for season
- Comfortable working with children (5-18 years old)
- Assist head coach with morning week day practices (7:00-10:15am)
- Practices Monday, Wednesday, & Friday when meets start in June
- Meet days – Tuesdays & Thursdays in Waukon or surrounding towns (Evenings)
- Help head coach with meet entries for each home & away meet and any other duties that need assisting
Water Aerobics Instructor
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Make lesson plans & teach each aerobics class
- Classes are Monday through Friday from 6:00-7:00pm
K-7th Head Baseball Coach
- Would prefer someone over 18 years old
- Have baseball knowledge
- Comfortable working with children
- K-5 practice: Monday thru Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
- 6th & 7th practice: Afternoons when no game scheduled
K-7th Assistant Baseball Coaches
- Should be at least 16 years old
- Have baseball knowledge
- Comfortable working with children
- K-5 practice: Monday thru Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
- 6th & 7th practice: Afternoons when no game scheduled
K-7th Head Softball Coach
- Would prefer someone over 18 years old
- Have softball knowledge
- Comfortable working with children
- K-5 practice: Monday thru Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
- 6th & 7th practice: Afternoons when no game scheduled
K-7th Assistant Softball Coaches
- Should be at least 16 years old
- Have softball knowledge
- Comfortable working with children
- K-5 practice: Monday thru Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
- 6th & 7th practice: Afternoons when no game scheduled
Little League Umpires
- Will ump 6th/7th grade baseball/softball games on week nights in June/early July (5:30 or 6:00pm start time)
- Must be in high school at least and have knowledge of the sport
Park Maintenance Workers
Start in April and working until November (Weather depended).
This position includes many duties including, but not limited to; mowing, cleaning shelters and restrooms, painting and repairs.
Softball Complex Supervisor
Supervisor of the Adult CO-ED Softball League held on Monday nights.
Tot Program Workers (Aka Art in the Park)
- 2 Days a week (Monday/Wednesday mornings) for 5 weeks in June/July
- 1-2 hours each morning depending on number of kids (4-7 years old)
- 10 kids per class
- Instructor comes up with a different craft for kids to do each class at the park. If free time at end of class, kids can play at the playground or any other games
Applications

These applications must be returned to the Waukon Park and Recreation Wellness Department or mailed to:
Waukon Park & Rec Wellness Dept.
1220 3rd Ave NW
Waukon, IA 52172
City application is linked below.
