-
Swimming Instructor
- City of Detroit (Detroit, MI)
-
Swimming Instructor
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/detroit/jobs/newprint/5043626)
Apply
Swimming Instructor
Salary
$34,743.00 - $40,115.00 Annually
Location
Michigan, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number
20252459021GSD MWMG/AS
Department
General Services
Opening Date
10/02/2025
Closing Date
10/31/2025 4:36 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
1650-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 542 Motor City Se
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
Description
Under general supervision, directs and organizes the swimming activities of a community center, or has charge of a swimming pool, and provides instruction in swimming.
Examples of Duties
+ Plans, organizes and directs swimming classes.
+ Provides lessons in all swimming strokes, water games, and diving and lifesaving techniques.
+ Oversees water safety for participants and provides first aid when necessary.
+ Maintains order, in and around pools.
+ Arranges and encourages participation in swimming meets, diving exhibitions and other aquatic programs and competitions.
+ Selects and coaches individual participants and teams in activities.
+ Promotes community interest in swimming and related sports.
+ Enforces Recreation Department rules and regulations for pool usage.
+ Inspects pools, locker rooms and lockers for cleanliness.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of two years of college coursework in physical educa
Minimum Entrance Qualifications
Required
+ Completion of two (2) years of college coursework in physical education, community recreation, or a related field.
+ One (1) year of experience teaching swimming.
+ Candidates considered for placement in this classification must be able to complete a demonstration of swim skills including the following techniques:
+ Swim 200 yard Front Crawl, and a 100 yard Breaststroke
+ Tread water for 2 minutes using only legs
+ Perform shallow water rescues, deep water rescues, escapes, back boarding skills, and a timed retrieval of a 10 pound brick.
Preferred
+ Bachelor’s degree in community recreation, physical education or a related field.
PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR RESUME & ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS) TO YOUR APPLICATION.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
+ Interview: 70%
+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
+ Swim Demo: PASS/FAIL
+ Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
+ Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
+ Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
Licensing and Certifications
+ Valid State of Michigan Operator License.
+ Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certificate (LGI), and an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) (New Methods) Certificate.
+ Valid Community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate as issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association of Michigan.
+ Valid Standard First Aid Certificate as issued by the American Red Cross.
+ Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
+ Dental
+ Vision
INSURANCE
+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
+ Sick Leave
+ Vacation
+ Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
01
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
02
How many years of college coursework in physical education, community recreation or a related field do you have?
+ n/a
+ 0 to 1
+ 1 to 2
+ 2 to 3
+ 3 or more
03
How many years of experience do you have teaching swimming lessons?
+ 0 to 1
+ 1 to 2
+ 2 to 3
+ 3 or more
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
Apply
Please verify your email address Verify Email
-