Lifeguard Special Service

City of Detroit•Michigan, MI

35d•Onsite

About The Position

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 CITY OF DETROIT PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT LIFEGUARD TRAINING LOCATIONS & TIMES Adams Butzel Recreation Center 10500 Lyndon - Detroit, 48238 Coleman A Young Community Center 2751 Robert Bradby Dr - Detroit, 48207 Northwest Activity Center 18100 Meyers Road - Detroit, 48235 Heilman Recreation Center 19601 Crusade - Detroit, 48205 Patton Recreation Center 2301 Woodmere - Detroit, 48209 Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd - Detroit, 48206 PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR RESUME & ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR APPLICATION

Requirements

High School graduation or GED.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.
A valid Community First Aid Certificate or standard First Aid Certificate is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

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.