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SalaryPOSITION 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, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
- 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 Lifeguard to 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.
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.
Must be certified in Lifeguard Training or Water Safety instruction and First Aid/CPR.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience is required
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES
- Experience in aquatics as well as various games, sports, and other recreational activities.
- Applicant with knowledge of principles and techniques of planning and directing group recreational activities on land and in the water.
- Applicants with a valid Texas Driver's License will be highly preferred.
- Applicants with a high school diploma or a GED.
***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.***
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.
Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITIONYES
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. The salary range is:
Salary Range - Pay Grade 8
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will 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.
EEO Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
901 Bagby St
Houston, Texas, 77002
