Junior Lifeguard Special Service

Junior Lifeguard Special Service

Salary

$31,980.00 Annually

Location

Detroit, Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20254824701GSDJWDB

Department

General Services

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

1650-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 542 Motor City Se

• Description
• Benefits
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Description

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT RECREATION DIVISION

SEEKING JR. LIFEGUARD Ages: 16-17

(Jr. Lifeguard must have a valid work permit if hired)

$15.38/HR

Under general supervision, assists water-related recreational activities at a municipal swimming pool.

Examples of Duties

• 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.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required):

Completion of two (2) years of high school.

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.

• 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.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position. Minimum age requirement - 16.

Supplemental Information

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.
• Skill in specific swimming techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide clear instructions.
• Ability to interact effectively with other departmental personnel and the general public.
• Ability to swim.

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.

• 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.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position. Minimum age requirement - 16.

CITY OF DETROIT PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT LIFEGUARD TRAINING

JR. LIFEGUARD Ages: 16-17

(Jr. Lifeguard must have a valid work permit if hired)

LOCATIONS & TIMES

Adams Butzel Recreation Center

10500 Lyndon

Detroit, MI 48238

Friday 5:00p - 6:30p

Saturday 4:00p - 5:30p

Northwest Activity Center

18100 Meyers Road

Detroit, MI 48235

Friday 6:00p - 7:000p

Heilman Recreation Center

19601 Crusade

Detroit, MI 48205

Tuesdays 6:00p - 7:30p

Thursdays 6:00p - 7:30p

Patton Recreation Center

2301 Woodmere

Detroit, MI 48209

Thursday 6:00p - 7:00p

Saturday 3:00p - 4:30p

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.

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

Please refer to the collective bargaining agreement for benefit information.

01

Are you a previous Summer Seasonal employee for General Services Department - Recreation Division?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed two (2) years of high school?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a School District Work Permit? If potential staff person is 17 years of age or younger, they must submit a School District Work Permit prior to completion of the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

04

I am aware 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.

• Yes
• No

05

I am aware 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 return holding brick with both hands. Rescues.

• Yes
• No

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