Lifeguard Special Service

Overview

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT RECREATION DIVISION SEEKING LIFEGUARDS

Under general supervision, monitors water-related recreational activities at a municipal swimming pool or beach.

• Monitors swimming activities and responds to problem situations.
• Administers first aid.
• Enforces requirements for bathing before entering pools.
• Inspects patrons for infectious skin diseases and cleanliness of body.
• Monitors activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures and to maintain order.
• Assists/instructs individuals learning to swim.
• Arranges lifesaving equipment around pools.
• Enforces beach rules and regulations.
• Ensures the cleanliness of assigned areas, including, but not limited to the pool, first aid room, and guard’s room.
• Issues bathing suits, towels, and lockers.
• Cleans foot basins and refills with clean water.
• Ensures that the beach is clear of debris.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications (required):

• High School graduation or GED.

Qualifications (preferred):

• One (1) year of experience as a lifeguard.

• 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.

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.

CANDIDARE NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT WITH SCHEDULE OF SWIM DEMO DATES.

Must be physically and mentally capable of performing all of the duties of the classification.

Employees in this class are assigned to municipal swimming pools or a beach.

LIFEGUARD Ages: 18 & up

$15.38/HR

• 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 & ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR APPLICATION.

• Swim Demo Pass/Fail
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & 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

LRD: 03/05/2024