Lifeguard Special Service

Job description

The General Services Department Recreation Division is seeking lifeguards. Under general supervision, this position monitors water-related recreational activities at a municipal swimming pool or beach.

Examples of duties include:

• Monitoring swimming activities and responding to problem situations.
• Administering first aid.
• Enforcing requirements for bathing before entering pools.
• Inspecting patrons for infectious skin diseases and cleanliness of body.
• Monitoring activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures and to maintain order.
• Assisting/instructing individuals learning to swim.
• Arranging lifesaving equipment around pools.
• Enforcing beach rules and regulations.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of assigned areas, including, but not limited to the pool, first aid room, and guard's room.
• Issuing bathing suits, towels, and lockers.
• Cleaning foot basins and refilling with clean water.
• Ensuring that the beach is clear of debris.

Minimum qualifications (required):
High School graduation or GED. Qualifications (preferred):
One (1) year of experience as a lifeguard.

Supplemental information:

• A valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate is preferred, but not required.
• A valid Community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate as issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association of Michigan is preferred, but not required. Certification must be obtained within one (1) week of hire.
• A valid Community First Aid Certificate or standard First Aid Certificate is preferred, but not required.
• Candidates considered for placement in this classification must swim 300 yards continuously using the following strokes in the following order within the standard time set by the City of Detroit Recreation Department: 200 yards front crawl, using rhythmic breathing, having a stabilizing and propellant kick. 100 yards breaststroke, using pull, breath, kick, and glide sequence.
• Candidates considered for placement in this classification must be able to successfully perform the following activities: back boarding, treading water for two (2) minutes, using only legs, swimming twenty (20) yards, retrieving a brick, and returning holding brick with both hands. Rescues.
• Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a criminal background investigation based on the requirements of the position.

Physical demands:
Must be physically and mentally capable of performing all of the duties of the classification. Work environment:
Employees in this class are assigned to municipal swimming pools or a beach.

Lifeguard training locations and times:

• Adams Butzel Recreation Center: 10500 Lyndon, Detroit, MI 48238. Friday 5:00p 6:30p. Saturday 4:00p 5:30p.
• Northwest Activity Center: 18100 Meyers Road, Detroit, MI 48235. Friday 6:00p 7:00p.
• Heilman Recreation Center: 19601 Crusade, Detroit, MI 48205. Tuesdays 6:00p 7:30p. Thursdays 6:00p 7:30p.
• Patton Recreation Center: 2301 Woodmere, Detroit, MI 48209. Thursday 6:00p 7:00p. Saturday 3:00p 4:30p.

Please attach a copy of your resume and all relevant documentation to your application.

Evaluation plan:

• Swim demo pass/fail.
• Evaluation of training, experience, and personal qualifications: 100%.
• Total of interview and evaluation T.E.P: 100%.
• Additional points may be awarded for:
  Veteran Points: 0 15 points. Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point.

Please refer to the collective bargaining agreement for benefit information.

Questions? Contact the City of Detroit Parks and Recreation Department.