Lifeguards needed in Houston, $500 incentive offered; here’s how to apply 🛟

HOUSTON – Pool season starts Saturday, May 25 through September 1, 2024. and Houston needs lifeguards!

If you or someone you know is looking for a summer job, then they’re in luck because The City of Houston’s Parks & Recreation Department’s Aquatics Office is offering $500 incentives for those who work throughout the summer.

To qualify, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Must be 16-years-old on or before May 31, 2024
• Must pass standard lifeguard Swim Evaluation
• Must Pass American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, which is offered/approved by HPARD Aquatic Administration
• Must pass a physical exam, drug test, and criminal background check
• Have reliable transportation

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Currently, the following positions are available, and here’s what they pay:

• Lifeguard: $16/hour
• Headguard: $18/hour
• Aquatic Center Supervisor: $20/hour

Now about that $500 incentive: $250 is given on the first two weeks after being hired no later than June 30. And then the final $250 is given after completing the last two-weeks of work through the end of the season.

To learn more or submit an application, visit HPARD’s website or call the Aquatics Office at 832-395-7129 to schedule a swim evaluation.