Swimming Instructor

City of Detroit; Michigan; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Detroit is seeking a Swimming Instructor to direct swimming activities at community centers and pools. This role includes planning classes, ensuring water safety, and instructing participants in various swimming techniques. Ideal candidates will possess a strong educational background in physical education or community recreation with professional experience in teaching swimming.

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of college coursework in physical education or related field.
• One year of experience teaching swimming.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs swimming classes.
• Provides lessons in all swimming strokes and lifesaving techniques.
• Oversees water safety for participants.

Skills

Swimming

Water Safety

First Aid

Lifeguarding

Coaching

Education

Completion of two years of college coursework in physical education

Bachelor’s degree in community recreation or physical education (preferred)

Job description

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City of Detroit

$34,743.00 - $40,115.00 Annually

Location

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20244459021GSD MWMG/AS

General Services

Opening Date

06/25/2025

7/1/2025 at 2:36 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Bargaining Unit

1650-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 542 Motor City Se

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of two years of college coursework in physical educa

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.
• 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.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in community recreation, physical education or a related field.

PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR RESUME & ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS) TO YOUR APPLICATION.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview:70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience &Personal Qualifications:30%
• Swim Demo: PASS/FAIL
• 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

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.

Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Ave ste 316
Detroit, Michigan, 48226