HPARD SWIMMING POOLS

We are currently recruiting lifeguards for the 2024 Summer Swim Season. If you, or someone you know, is interested in applying to become a HPARD lifeguard please have them contact the HPARD Aquatics Office to schedule a swim evaluation. (Download the flyer here)

To register for a swim evaluation visit 2024 HPARD Aquatics Lifeguard Recruiting Program.

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    RULES
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    SAFETY TIPS

LIFEGUARD SWIM EVALUATION

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking talented people with excellent swimming skills.

Swim Evaluation Requirements:

  • You must be at least 16 years old by May 31 and contact the Parks & Recreation Aquatics Office at (832) 395-7129 to Schedule a Swim Evaluation.
  • Present current government-issued picture identification (i.e., TDL, TID, or passport) upon arrival at the swim evaluation site.
  • Swim non-stop for 300 yards: 100 yards Front-crawl, 100 yards Breaststroke, and 100 yards choice of Front crawl or Breaststroke.
  • Starting at the shallow end of the pool, swim 20 yards to the deep end, retrieve a 10-pound object from the bottom of the pool (approx. 10 ft deep), return to the surface, kick on your back while controlling the object with both hands, return to the starting point, place the object on the side of the pool and climb out without using a ladder, within one minute and 40 seconds.
  • Tread water in the deep end continuously for two minutes with arms crossed, using legs only.
  • All applicants who successfully passed the swim evaluation must submit an online application to www.houstontx.gov/jobs
  • Once you receive the email confirming that your online application was submitted successfully, please forward it to Aquatics.Applications@houstontx.gov (write your first and last name on the subject line of your email to us).

POOL SITES

Alief 11903 Bellaire, 77072 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Agnes Moffitt 10645 Hammerly, 77043 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Beverly Hills 9800 Kingspoint, 77075 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Clinton 203 Mississippi, 77029 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Cloverland 3801 Hickok Lane, 77047 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Denver Harbor
(Selena Perez)
1020 Gazin, 77020 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
DeZavala 907 75th Street, 77012 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Eastwood 5000 Harrisburg, 77011 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Emancipation 3018 Emancipation, 77004 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Finnigan 4900 Providence, 77020 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
George T. Nelson
(Yellowstone)
6900 LaSalette, 77021 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Glenbrook 8201 North Bayou, 77017 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Greenwood 602 Beresford, 77015 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Hobart Taylor 8100 Kenton, 77028. Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Independence Heights 603 East 35th, 77022 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Judson Robinson, Sr. 1422 Ledwicke, 77029 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Lincoln 1048 Grenshaw Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Love 1000 West 12th St., 77008 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
MacGregor 5225 Calhoun, 77021 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Mason 541 South 75 th, 77023 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Memorial 6402 Arnot, 77007 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Moody 3201 Fulton, 77009 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Northline 6911 Nordling, 77076 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
N. Wayside Sports &
Rec Center
9551 N. Wayside Drive Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Oak Forest 2100 Judiway St 77018 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Reveille 7700 Oak Vista, 77087 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Sagemont 11507 Hughes, 77089 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Schwartz 8203 Vogue, 77055 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Sharpstown 6855-A Harbor Town, 77036 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Stude 1031 Stude, 77009 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Sunnyside 3502 Bellfort, 77051 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
T.C. Jester 4205 T.C. Jester, 77018 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Tidwell 9720 Spaulding, 77016 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Townwood 3402 Simsbrook, 77045 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Tuffly 3200 Russell, 77026 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Westbury 10605 Mullins, 77096 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Wilson Memorial 100 Gilpin, 77034 Closed for 2023 Swim Season
Windsor Village 14441 Croquet, 77085 Closed for 2023 Swim Season

POOL RULES & REGULATIONS

Please note the following Pool Rules and Regulations designed to insure that your trip to a Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) pool is a pleasant one. Please note: Failure to obey a lifeguard on duty may result in immediate removal from the premises by law enforcement.

WATER SAFETY TIPS

  • Enroll children in swimming lessons.
  • Keep children under 10 years of age within arms-reach of you at all time.
  • Never allow children to swim alone, especially when lifeguards are not on duty.
  • No diving in less than 13 feet of water.
  • Always walk (do not run) when in an aquatic facility.
  • Only use USA coast guard approved life jackets that are properly fitted for the child’s weight and body size.
  • Do not allow children to ride on your back, do hand stand or any type of horseplay in swimming pools.
  • Use sunscreen, apply 30 minutes before being exposed to sun.
  • Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration before expose to a heated environment.

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