Lifeguard Special Service

<div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"><strong>GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - PARKS & </strong><strong>RECREATION DIVISION</strong></div><br><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"><strong>LIFEGUARDS</strong></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"><p style="margin: 0.0in;"><br></p></div><p style="margin: 0;">Under general supervision, monitors water-related recreational activities at a municipal swimming pool or beach.</p><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">The City of Detroit - Recreation Division - Parks and Recreation provides daily health check-ins, personal protection equipment and training. Most work assignments are outdoors.</span><br><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Pool Locations:</span><ul style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Adam Butzel Recreation Center</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Coleman A Young Community Center</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Northwest Activity Center</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Heilmann Recreation Center</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Patton Recreation Center</li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Joseph Walker WIlliams Recreation Cente</li></ul><br><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="Pool Locations:" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"></div><br><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;" data-pasted="true"><strong>CITY OF DETROIT<br> PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT <br>LIFEGUARD TRAINING</strong></div><br><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"><strong>LOCATIONS & TIMES</strong></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"><strong> </strong></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"><strong>Adams Butzel Recreation Center</strong></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;">10500 Lyndon - Detroit,  48238</div><br><p style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;" data-pasted="true"><strong>Coleman A Young Community Center</strong></p><div style="text-align: center;">2751 Robert Bradby Dr - Detroit,  48207</div> <div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"><strong>Northwest Activity Center</strong></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;">18100 Meyers Road - Detroit,  48235</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"> </div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"><strong>Heilman Recreation Center</strong></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;">19601 Crusade - Detroit,  48205</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"> </div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"><strong>Patton Recreation Center</strong></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;">2301 Woodmere - Detroit,  48209</div><br><p style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;" data-pasted="true"><strong>Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center</strong><br> 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd - Detroit,  48206</p><br><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"><u><strong>PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR RESUME & ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR APPLICATION</strong></u></div><ul><li>Monitors swimming activities and responds to problem situations.  </li><li>Administers first aid.</li><li>Enforces requirements for bathing before entering pools.</li><li>Inspects patrons for infectious skin diseases and cleanliness of body.</li><li>Monitors activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures and to maintain order.</li><li>Assists/instructs individuals learning to swim.</li><li>Arranges lifesaving equipment around pools.</li><li>Enforces beach rules and regulations.</li><li>Ensures the cleanliness of assigned areas, including, but not limited to the pool, first aid room, and guard’s room.</li><li>Issues bathing suits, towels, and lockers.</li><li>Cleans foot basins and refills with clean water.</li><li>Ensures that the beach is clear of debris.</li><li>Additional responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0;"><strong>Qualifications (required):</strong></p><div style="margin: 0 0 8.0pt;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"><li style="margin: 0 0 8.0pt;">High School graduation or GED.</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0;"><strong>Qualifications (preferred):</strong></p><ul><li>One (1) year of experience as a lifeguard.</li></ul><div style="text-align: left;" data-pasted="true"><strong>Licenses, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements:</strong></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="text-align: left;">A valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate is preferred, but not required.</li><li style="text-align: left;">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.</li><li style="text-align: left;">A valid Community First Aid Certificate or standard First Aid Certificate is preferred, but not required.</li><li style="text-align: left;">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: </li></ul><ul><li style="list-style-type: none;"><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><div style="text-align: left;">200 yards front crawl, using rhythmic breathing, having a stabilizing and propellant kick.</div></li><li><div style="text-align: left;">100 yards breaststroke, using pull, breath, kick, and glide sequence.</div></li></ul></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;">Candidates considered for placement in this classification must be able to successfully perform the following activities:</div><ul><li><div style="text-align: left;">Back boarding.</div></li><li><div style="text-align: left;">Treading water for two (2) minutes, using only legs.</div></li><li><div style="text-align: left;">Swimming twenty (20) yards, retrieving a brick, and returning holding brick with both hands.</div></li><li><div style="text-align: left;">Rescues.</div></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><u style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><strong>Evaluation Plan</strong></u><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Swim Demo:   Pass / Fail</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications:  100%</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P:   100%</li></ul><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Additional points may be awarded for:</strong><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Veteran Points:   0 - 15 points</li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Detroit Residency Credit:   15 point</li></ul><br><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">LRD: 03/05/2024</span><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="CANDIDATES NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT WITH SCHEDULE OF SWIM DEMO DATES." data-uw-rm-alt="CT"></div><undefined><br></undefined><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>CANDIDATES NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT WITH SCHEDULE OF SWIM DEMO DATES.<br></strong></div><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</strong><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li>Knowledge of resuscitation and lifesaving methods.</li><li>Knowledge of materials and methods used to maintain the cleanliness of pools and deck areas.</li><li>Skill in administering first aid.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively and provide clear instructions.</li><li>Ability to interact effectively with other departmental personnel and the general public.</li><li>Ability to swim. </li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Physical Demands</strong></p><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style=" margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">Must be physically and mentally capable of performing all of the duties of the classification. </li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0in; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Work Environment</strong></p><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style=" margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">Employees in this class are assigned to municipal swimming pools or a beach</li></ul><br></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;" data-pasted="true">Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.</p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">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.  </span><span style="color:inherit;">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.</span></p>

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