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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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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.