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Lifeguard Special Service

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Lifeguard Special Service

Salary

$15.38 Hourly

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20244824713GSDJWDB

Department

General Services

Opening Date

04/07/2025

Closing Date

6/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

1650-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 542 Motor City Se

+ Description

+ Benefits

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Description

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT RECREATION DIVISION

SEEKING LIFEGUARDS

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

Examples of Duties

+ 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required):

+ High School graduation or GED.

Qualifications (preferred):

One (1) year of experience as a lifeguard.

Supplemental Information

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements:

+ 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 Ages: 18 & up

$15.38/HR

CITY OF DETROIT PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT LIFEGUARD TRAINING

LOCATIONS & 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 – 7:000p

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.

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

Please refer to the collective bargaining agreement for benefit information.

01

Are you a previous Summer Seasonal employee for General Services Department - Recreation Division?

+ Yes

+ No

02

I am aware 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.

+ Yes

+ No

03

I am aware 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 return holding brick with both hands. Rescues.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ PhD/J.D.

+ n/a

Required Question

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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