Rescuers Wanted in Houston, $500 Incentive Offered; here’s how to apply 🛟

HOUSTON – Pool season begins Saturday, May 25 and ends 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 Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatics Office is offering $500 incentives to those who work throughout the summer.

To be eligible, candidates must meet the following conditions:

• Must be 16 years old by May 31, 2024

• Must pass standard lifeguard swimming assessment

• Must successfully complete American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, 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

• Helmet: $18/hour

• Aquatic center supervisor: $20/hour

Now let’s talk about this $500 incentive: $250 is paid during the first two weeks after hire, no later than June 30. And then the remaining $250 is paid after you complete the last two weeks of work until the end of the season.

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