Lifeguard - FT

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: RECREATION & WELLNESS

Location: Metropolitan Multi-Service Center - 1475 West Gray, Houston, TX 77019

Workdays & Hours: M - F, TBD (Subject to Change)

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhance the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Lifeguardto join its Recreation & Wellness team. The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:

• Observe pool participants to ensure safety, accessibility, and pool for citizens in accordance with established safety guidelines.
• Assist with special events and other activities for all participants.
• Provide basic facility and program information on activities and services.
• Ensure participants complete and have on file HPARD release forms, physician's approval forms and other required documentation.
• Maintain and operate pool maintenance and safety equipment and other adaptive aquatic equipment.
• Monitor pool for proper chemical balance, water and air temperature, and relative humidity percentages.
• Provide assistance when necessary, in implementing recreation sponsored activities or programs including instructing aquatics exercise classes and other aquatic activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Must possess excellent swimming skills. This position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or equivalent weight) may be required. There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heart, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and basic written instructions. Must have a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation. May require a basic knowledge of a particular subject area.

LICENSE/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Must be certified in Lifeguard Training or Water Safety instruction and First Aid/CPR.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
No experience is required

PREFERENCES

**Eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.***

Preference will be given to the following applicants:
- Applicants with a valid Texas Driver's License will be highly preferred.
- Applicants with a high school diploma, GED or above

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.
Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 8
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applicationswill be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown.

Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-7108.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.395.7108) or (TTY 7-1-1).

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 6/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

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