Lifeguard Ft - Houston, United States - City of Houston, TX

City of Houston, TX

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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

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 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:

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

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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

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Applicants with
a high school diploma or a GED.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

_SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED_
Department _may_ administer skills assessment test.

_SAFETY IMPACT POSITION_
YES

_SALARY INFORMATION_
Salary Range - Pay Grade 8

_ APPLICATION PROCEDURES_
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_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.

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