Job Description

General Description

An employee in this classification, under the general direction of the Beachfront Supervisor and direct supervision of theLifeguard Captain, is responsible for life saving and emergency services for the beach at Spencer Park. Employees willwork non-traditional shifts including day and evening along with weekends and holidays. Employees in this position areintegral to maintaining the safety of the City of Rochester Hills Spencer lake and beach while providing a positiveexperience for Rochester Hills residents and other patrons of Spencer Park.


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Essential Functions

1. Identifies and works to prevent potential accidents.
2. Enforces park and beachfront rules.
3. Responds quickly and decisively and in accordance with established emergency and accident procedures.
4. Administers first aid and CPR as required.
5. Interacts and communicates effectively with other lifeguards, as required.
6. Assists patrons in a positive and professional manner.
7. Communicates effectively with park staff and patrons.
8. Attends training sessions, as required.
9. Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
10. May assist in concession stands.
11. Other duties as assigned.


This job narrative is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be all-inclusive or limiting relative to specific job duties.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Desirable Qualifications

1. At least 16 years of age.
2. Red Cross Lifeguard certification or the ability to obtain Red Cross Lifeguard certification within the first three (3) weeks of employment.
3. Acceptable Criminal History.

Supplemental Information

Examination Information: Review of Application Materials: To determine possession of minimum qualifications.



Water Skills Test: To evaluate swimming and lifeguarding skills.



Lifeguard Written Test: To evaluate lifeguarding knowledge.



Note: Candidates for this position must pass physical exam including drug screen.

Note: Examination information may be modified for administrative purposes.


For further information, please contact Chris Parsell at [email protected].


It is the policy of the City of Rochester Hills to hire qualified individuals with limiting conditions in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Applicants having a limiting disability requiring some special accommodation to participate in the examination process, as described above, must notify the Human Resources Department of that fact at the time of application, or at least one week prior to test date. Questions relative to this matter should be referred to the Director of Human Resources.



Application Process:
Please complete an on-line application, located on the City's website at


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