Lifeguard - Summer Seasonal (General Services Department)

Full Job Description

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

The City of Detroit - Recreation Division - Parks and Recreation provides daily health check-ins, personal protection equipment and training. Most work assignments are outdoors.

Pool Locations:

• Adam Butzel Recreation Center
• Coleman A Young Community Center
• Northwest Activity Center
• Heilmann Recreation Center
• Patton Recreation Center
• Joseph Walker WIlliams Recreation Cente

Coleman A Young Community Center

Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center
8431 Rosa Parks Blvd - Detroit, 48206

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications (required):

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.

Additional Information

Evaluation Plan

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of resuscitation and lifesaving methods.
• Knowledge of materials and methods used to maintain the cleanliness of pools and deck areas.
• Skill in administering first aid.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide clear instructions.
• Ability to interact effectively with other departmental personnel and the general public.
• Ability to swim.

Physical Demands

Work Environment

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class.

Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position.

The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.