Job Description
Posting number: 20261459021GSDdb
Department: General Services
Division: Recreation Center Operati
Job classification: Swimming Instructor
Posting type: Open
Categories: Parks and Beaches, Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Sports & Physical Education, Sports
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
RECREATION DIVISION
Under general supervision, directs and organizes the swimming activities of a community center, or has charge of a swimming pool, and provides instruction in swimming.
Pool Locations:
- Adam Butzel Recreation Center
- Coleman A Young Community Center
- Northwest Activity Center
- Heilmann Recreation Center
- Patton Recreation Center
- Joseph Walker WIlliams Recreation Center
CITY OF DETROIT
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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
Examples of duties
- Plans, organizes and directs swimming classes.
- Provides lessons in all swimming strokes, water games, and diving and lifesaving techniques.
- Oversees water safety for participants and provides first aid when necessary.
- Maintains order, in and around pools.
- Arranges and encourages participation in swimming meets, diving exhibitions and other aquatic programs and competitions.
- Selects and coaches individual participants and teams in activities.
- Promotes community interest in swimming and related sports.
- Enforces Recreation Department rules and regulations for pool usage.
- Inspects pools, locker rooms and lockers for cleanliness.
Qualifications
Minimum Entrance Qualifications
Required
- Completion of two (2) years of college coursework in physical education, community recreation, or a related field.
- One (1) year of experience teaching swimming.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in community recreation, physical education or a related field.
Candidates considered for placement in this classification must be able to complete a demonstration of swim skills including the following techniques:
- Swim 200 yard Front Crawl, and a 100 yard Breaststroke
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only legs
- Perform shallow water rescues, deep water rescues, escapes, back boarding skills, and a timed retrieval of a 10 pound brick.
Equivalency
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Licensing and Certifications
- Valid State of Michigan Operator License.
- Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certificate (LGI), and an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) (New Methods) Certificate.
- Valid Community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate as issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association of Michigan.
- Valid Standard First Aid Certificate as issued by the American Red Cross.
- Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
Supplemental information
Evaluation Plan- Swim Demo: PASS / FAIL
- Interview: 70%
- Eval TEP: 30%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:- Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR RESUME & ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS) TO YOUR APPLICATION.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED
Knowledge of
- Various swimming strokes, lifesaving holds and diving techniques.
- Community recreation work.
- First aid resuscitation, CPR and emergency medical procedures.
Skill in- Oral communication.
- Physical agility.
- Competitive swimming.
- Administering first aid.
Ability to- Instruct beginners and more advanced pupils in the art of swimming.
- Administer in-service training to lifeguards and lead annual re-certification classes.
- Perform rescue activities.
- Direct subordinate lifeguards.
- Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness in promoting interest in activities.
- Interact effectively with departmental personnel and the general public with tact and diplomacy.
Physical Demands:
The work is characterized as active.
The Swimming Instructor swims, walks, stands, and/or sits for long periods of time.
There are occasions where it will be required to lift equipment and persons when necessary.
Work Environment:Work is performed predominately in a swimming pool located at one of the facilities which could include an outdoor facility.
There may be moderate exposure to the sun and possibly rain on inclement days when working at the outdoor facilities.
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.
