Lifeguard

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT RECREATION DIVISION SEEKING LIFEGUARDS

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

• 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 (required):

• High School graduation or GED.

Qualifications (preferred):

One (1) year of experience as a lifeguard.

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.

1. 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.