Lifeguard - FT

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a Lifeguard to join its Recreation & Wellness team. The role involves ensuring the safety of pool participants, assisting in programs and events, and maintaining facility standards. Ideal candidates will have excellent swimming skills, be certified in Lifeguard Training, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to community wellness through safe and enjoyable recreational activities.

Qualifications

• Certified in Lifeguard Training or Water Safety instruction.
• Able to read, write, add, subtract and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Observe pool participants to ensure safety.
• Assist with special events and activities.
• Monitor pool chemical balance and cleanliness.

Skills

Swimming skills

Safety monitoring

Event assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 citizensin 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.
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 **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 ahigh school diploma, GED or above
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 .

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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.