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

• 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.

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

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.