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Lifeguard - FT
City of Houston
Parks and Recreation
Location
Houston, Texas, 77002
Salary
$1,400 - $1,470
per week
Type
Closes
February 25, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This full-time lifeguard position with the City of Houston's Parks and Recreation Department involves watching swimmers at a community pool to keep everyone safe, helping with events and activities, and maintaining the pool's equipment and water quality.
It's a great fit for someone who is a strong swimmer, enjoys working with the public, and wants to promote community wellness without needing prior experience.
The role supports the city's goal of providing safe and fun recreational spaces for residents.
Key Requirements
- Certified in Lifeguard Training or Water Safety Instruction
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
- Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow basic oral and written instructions
- Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Excellent swimming skills
- Ability to perform light physical tasks, including occasional stooping, bending, and lifting up to 20 pounds
- Valid Texas Driver's License (preferred)
Full Job Description
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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 FUNCTIONSThe 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.
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.
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.
Requirements
EDUCATION 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
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
Qualifications
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
**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.***
Additional Information
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIREDThe selection process will involve application review and/or interview.
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 PROCEDURESOnly 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.cfmor 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.
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