Junior Lifeguard Special Service

City of Detroit•Michigan, MI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, assists water-related recreational activities at a municipal swimming pool. This role involves enforcing safety regulations, monitoring swimming activities, assisting swimmers in distress, administering first aid, and helping individuals learn to swim. The Jr. Lifeguard also arranges lifesaving equipment, monitors activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, and maintains order. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

Ages: 16-17
Completion of two (2) years of high school.
Must be able to Swim 300 yards continuously: 200 yards front crawl, 100 yards breaststroke.
Must be able to perform back boarding.
Must be able to tread water for two (2) minutes, using only legs.
Must be able to swim twenty (20) yards, retrieve a brick, and return holding brick with both hands.
Must be able to perform rescues.
If a candidate is 17 years of age or younger, they must submit a School District Work Permit prior to completion of the hiring process.
Minimum age requirement – 16.

Nice To Haves

A valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate is preferred.
A valid Community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate as issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association of Michigan is preferred.
A valid Community First Aid Certificate or standard First Aid Certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

Enforces safety regulations at municipal swimming pools.
Enforces requirements for bathing before entering pools.
Inspects swimmers for cleanliness and infectious diseases.
Monitors swimming activities.
Assists swimmers in distress.
Administers first aid.
Assists individuals in learning to swim.
Arranges lifesaving equipment around pool.
Monitors activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures and to maintain order.
Cleans pool and deck area.