Lifeguard - Summer Seasonal (General Services Department)

Lifeguard - Summer Seasonal (General Services Department)

Salary

$31,980.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20254824713GSDdb

Department

General Services

Division

Recreation Center Seasona

Opening Date

04/06/2026

Closing Date

5/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

1650-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 542 Motor City Se

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION

SUMMER SEASONAL

LIFEGUARDS

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

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.

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.

Supplemental Information

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

CANDIDATES NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT WITH SCHEDULE OF SWIM DEMO DATES.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of resuscitation and lifesaving methods.
• Knowledge of materials and methods used to maintain the cleanliness of pools and deck areas.
• Skill in administering first aid.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide clear instructions.
• Ability to interact effectively with other departmental personnel and the general public.
• Ability to swim.

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

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.

Please refer to the collective bargaining agreement for benefit information.

01

Are you a previous City of Detroit - Summer Seasonal employee, who worked for the General Services Department - Recreation Division?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PhD/J.D.
• No Diploma / GED

03

How many years of experience as a lifeguard do you possess?

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 5 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience
• No Lifeguard experience

04

I understand as a candidate being considered for placement in this classification, I must be able to: 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

05

I understand as a candidate being considered for placement in this classification, I 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

06

Which site location are you interested in?

• Adams Butzel Recreation Center 10500 Lyndon - Detroit, MI 48238
• Northwest Activity Center 18100 Meyers Road - Detroit, MI 48235
• Heilman Recreation Center 19601 Crusade - Detroit, MI 48205
• Patton Recreation Center 2301 Woodmere - Detroit, MI 48209
• Coleman A Young Community Center 2751 Robert Bradby Dr, Detroit, MI 48207
• Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit, MI 48206
• Open to any location

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