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The Shorewood Hills Pool is a 50-Meter, 10-lane, outdoor facility. There is an additional wading pool with water features as well as a concession area and locker room facilities. The pool has a diving well incorporated into the deep end, with two, 1-meter diving boards. Our pool operates on seasonal memberships that are open to both Shorewood Hills residents as well as those from around the Madison area. A typical day at the pool will incorporate open swim times as well as organized programs that include swim and dive lessons, swim and dive teams, water ballet, masters swimming, and water aerobics. The pool is generally in use from 6:00 AM until 9:00 PM. In addition, we host several events including such things as a water ballet show, a triathlon, swim and dive meets, and various membership events. 

If you love people and aquatics and are looking for the best place to spend your summer, look no further than Shorewood Pool!  

2025 Employment Application 

Shorewood Hills Pool Website 

The pool season will run from May 24 through September 1. All applicants are expected to be available for the vast majority of this time period. During each shift, the pool is typically staffed with a manager, 3-8 lifeguards, 2 front desk checkers, and 2 concession staff. In addition, coaches and instructors from the above listed activities will be on deck as those programs are taking place. The pool has 6 guard chairs, which are staffed based on the pool usage at each specific time of day. Total pool staff is generally between 80-90 employees.

Lifeguards are paid an hourly wage starting at $12.50. All lifeguards are expected to instruct swimming lessons which are held from June 16 to June 27 (Monday – Friday) and July 7 to July 24 (Monday – Thursday). Time commitment is from 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM. There are four, 25-minute lessons, each separated by a 5-minute break, beginning at 10:30 AM. An additional $1.00/hour will be added to the base lifeguard wage during this time at a starting rate of $13.50. Lifeguards will not be permitted to have any unavoidable or planned absences during the swim lesson time periods identified above. Finally, lifeguards will also have guard drills scheduled on Monday evenings at 8:00 PM on the following dates: May 21, 22 (Orientation), June 2, June 9, June 16, June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28th August 11 and August 18. Guards are expected to attend all drills.

Lifeguards will average 15-25 hours per week, with the higher end occurring during lesson instruction periods. Lifeguards should hold current certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR (with AED), and First Aid, or be able to have certifications current by opening weekend (May 24). Lifeguards are paid an hourly wage starting at $12.50. All lifeguards are expected to instruct swimming lessons which are held from June 16 to June 27 (Monday – Friday) and July 7 to July 24 (Monday – Thursday). Time commitment is from 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM. There are four, 25-minute lessons, each separated by a 5-minute break, beginning at 10:30 AM. An additional $1.00/hour will be added to the base lifeguard wage during this time at a starting rate of $13.50. Lifeguards will not be permitted to have any unavoidable or planned absences during the swim lesson time periods identified above. Finally, lifeguards will also have guard drills scheduled on Monday evenings at 8:00 PM on the following dates: May 21, 22 (Orientation), June 2, June 9, June 16, June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28th August 11 and August 18. Guards are expected to attend all drills. 

If you love people and aquatics and are looking for the best place to spend your summer, look no further than Shorewood Pool!

2025 Employment Application 

Shorewood Hills Pool Website 

Interested in working as a Lifeguard at Shorewood Hills Pool? 

• To work as a lifeguard in any setting a Lifeguard/CPR/AED and First Aid certification is required.  

• These Certifications last 2 years from the certification date. 

• In Wisconsin lifeguards also complete a CPR recertification in between the first and second year of the certification. 

• To receive lifeguard certification, you must be 15 years of age. Specifics on certification courses can be found here. 

 2025 Employment Application                                                                                             

1. Electronically – The attached application is a fillable PDF. Download the file and rename it: YourName.SWApplication2025 and email to: poolmanager@shorewood-hills.org  

(Please make sure you save your changes frequently, to an identified location on your computer while filling out the application.)  

2) Hard copy - print the PDF, fill it out, and scan it into your computer/phone or drop it off at the village hall (810 Shorewood Blvd. Madison, WI 53705). (Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm) (Fri 8am-12pm)

Once you have signed, completed your application and sent it in you should receive a confirmation email within a few days, so please make sure you check your email and reach out to poolmanager@shorewood-hills.org if you don’t hear back.