Lifeguard FT

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Lifeguard FT

Salary

$1,200.00 Biweekly

Location

Houston

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

34120

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

05/08/2024

Closing Date

6/12/2024 6:59 AM Central

• Description

• Benefits

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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, 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.

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.

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

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience is required

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to the following applicants:

• Experience in aquatics as well as various games, sports, and other recreational activities.

  • Applicant with k nowledge 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 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. 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.

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

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• 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

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

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

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  How many months of verifiable lifeguard or water safety instructing experience do you have?

• None

• Less than 6 months

• 6 to less than 12 months

• 12 to less than 24 months

• 24 months of more

  03

  Have you worked for the City of Houston in the Parks and Recreation Department in the past or currently?

• YES

• NO

  04

  If you answered "YES" to question #3, did you provide complete and up to date information of your previous or current work experience on this application as Work Experience in your profile?

• YES

• NO

  05

  Are you certified in Lifeguard Training or Water Safety instruction?

• YES

• NO

  06

  Do you have First Aid/CPR Certification?

• YES

• NO

  07

  A very important part of the hiring process requires the applicant to submit their highest level of Completed Education Documentation (High School Diploma/GED/Vocation Certificate/Associate/Bachelor/Master Degree). Have you submitted your Education Document to your application?

• YES

• NO

  Required Question