City of Houston is hiring: AQUATIC CENTER SUPERVISOR (Seasonal) in Houston

Position Overview (Summer Only)

Position accepted from all persons interested. Applicants will be among the first 25 to be considered.

Reporting Location

VARIOUS*

Workdays & Hours

Tuesday - Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.*

Description of Duties / Essential Functions

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe, well‑maintained parks and affordable programming. HPARD seeks an Aquatic Center Supervisor (Seasonal) to join its Recreation & Wellness Aquatics team.

• Plan, organize, and coordinate social and athletic activities.
• Inspect the pool daily for hazardous conditions that may have occurred overnight.
• Complete same‑day work orders for repair.
• Enforce the pool facility rules.
• Maintain and operate basic pool maintenance and water safety equipment (vacuuming, brushing pool walls, cleaning filters, setting up equipment such as seats, ropes, umbrellas, rescue tubes, backboards, etc.).
• Check chemical readings every hour.
• Assist the Regional Aquatic Manager in planning, organizing, and coordinating programs and special events.
• Prepare reports, timesheets, and other documents for submission by the stated deadline.
• Provide site and program information on services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Requires stooping or bending, moderate to heavy lifting up to 80 pounds.
• Exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture, and unpleasant air conditions.
• Routine exposure to soiled materials and light to hazardous chemical substances and cleaning solutions.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and basic written instructions. Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Four months of experience as a lifeguard or water safety instructor.
• Completion of HPARD Supervisor Training Workshop within three months of entry into classification.

License Requirements

• Must obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification offered by HPARD Aquatic Services Section in the current year of the operating season before completion of the hiring process.

Preferences

• Already possess the required certification from a city‑approved agency.
• Have considerable knowledge of pool operational procedures involving backwashing system and pump priming.
• Completed HPARD Supervisor Training Workshop within one month of entry into classification.
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants who possess the necessary qualifications and are among the most qualified candidates in accordance with Executive Order 1‑6.

Selection / Skills Tests Required

• Application review and/or interview.
• New applicants must successfully pass a Lifeguard Swim Evaluation for consideration.
• Applicants must contact the Aquatics Office at 832‑395‑7129 to schedule the evaluation.

Safety Impact Position

• Yes – The position is subject to random drug testing. If a promotional position, a job‑assignment drug test is required.

Salary Information

Pay Grade 14.

Application Procedures

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during the posting opening and closing dates shown.

Submit online at www.houstontx.gov. To view your application status, visit http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call the Aquatics Office 832‑393‑0241. For special services or accommodations, call (832) 393‑0241 (TTY 7‑1‑1). For login assistance or technical support, call 855‑524‑5627.

All new and re‑hires must pass a pre‑employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

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 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.