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2023 Lifeguarding Opportunities

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

If you or someone you know is at least 16 years of age by May 31, 2023 and would like to join our team please call the Aquatics Office at 832.395.7129 to schedule a swim evaluation.

To print a flyer with more information regarding salary, steps to becoming a City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department Lifeguard, Swim Evaluation Schedule, and Lifeguard Certification Training Schedule download the following pdfs 2023 HPARD Lifeguard Recruitment Flier and 2023 HPARD Lifeguard Hiring Process Steps

  • POOL RULES
  • WATER SAFETY TIPS
  • POOL SITES

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.

(Downloadable PDF)

POOL SITES

Alief 11903 Bellaire, 77072 (CLOSED UNDER RENOVATION)
Agnes Moffitt 10645 Hammerly, 77043 Jul. 19 - Aug. 14, 2022
Open Tue, Thur & Sat
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 15 – Sep. 4, 2022
Closed Mon – Fri
Open Sat Only
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Beverly Hills 9800 Kingspoint, 77075 (CLOSED)
Clinton 203 Mississippi, 77029 (CLOSED)
Cloverland 3801 Hickok Lane, 77047 (CLOSED)
Denver Harbor (Selena Perez) 1020 Gazin, 77020 Jul. 19 - Aug. 14, 2022
Open Wed, Fri, & Sun
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 15 – Sep. 4, 2022
Closed Mon – Fri
Open Sun Only
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
DeZavala 907 75th Street, 77012 (CLOSED)
Eastwood 5000 Harrisburg, 77011 (CLOSED)
Emancipation 3018 Emancipation, 77004 Jul. 19 - Aug. 14, 2022
Open Tue, Thur & Sat
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 15 – Sep. 4, 2022
Closed Mon – Fri
Open Sat Only
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Finnigan 4900 Providence, 77020 (CLOSED)
George T. Nelson (Yellowstone) 6900 LaSalette, 77021 (CLOSED)
Glenbrook 8201 North Bayou, 77017 (CLOSED)
Greenwood 602 Beresford, 77015 (CLOSED)
Hobart Taylor 8100 Kenton, 77028. (CLOSED)
Inde Heights 603 East 35th, 77022 (CLOSED)
Judson Robinson, Sr. 1422 Ledwicke, 77029 Jul. 19 - Aug. 14, 2022
Open Wed, Fri, & Sun
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 15 – Sep. 4, 2022
Closed Mon – Fri
Open Sun Only
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Lincoln 1048 Grenshaw Jul. 19 - Aug. 14, 2022
Open Tue, Thur & Sat
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 15 – Sep. 4, 2022
Closed Mon – Fri
Open Sat Only
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Love 1000 West 12th St., 77008 (CLOSED)
MacGregor 5225 Calhoun, 77021 (CLOSED)
Mason 541 South 75 th, 77023 Jul. 19 - Aug. 14, 2022
Open Tue, Thur & Sat
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 15 – Sep. 4, 2022
Closed Mon – Fri
Open Sat Only
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Memorial 6402 Arnot, 77007 Jul. 19 - Aug. 14, 2022
Open Tue, Thur & Sat
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 15 – Sep. 4, 2022
Closed Mon – Fri
Open Sat Only
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Moody 3201 Fulton, 77009 Jul. 19 - Aug. 14, 2022
Open Wed, Fri, & Sun
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 15 – Sep. 4, 2022
Closed Mon – Fri
Open Sun Only
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Northline 6911 Nordling, 77076 (CLOSED)
N. Wayside Sports & Rec Center 9551 N. Wayside Drive Jul. 19 - Aug. 14, 2022
Open Tue, Thur & Sat
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 15 – Sep. 4, 2022
Closed Mon – Fri
Open Sat Only
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Oak Forest 2100 Judiway St 77018 (CLOSED)
Reveille 7700 Oak Vista, 77087 (CLOSED)
Sagemont 11507 Hughes, 77089 (CLOSED)
Schwartz 8203 Vogue, 77055 (CLOSED)
Sharpstown 6855-A Harbor Town, 77036 Jul. 19 - Aug. 14, 2022
Open Wed, Fri, & Sun
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 15 – Sep. 4, 2022
Closed Mon – Fri
Open Sun Only
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Stude 1031 Stude, 77009 (CLOSED)
Sunnyside 3502 Bellfort, 77051 Jul. 19 - Aug. 14, 2022
Open Wed, Fri, & Sun
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 15 – Sep. 4, 2022
Closed Mon – Fri
Open Sun Only
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
T.C. Jester 4205 T.C. Jester, 77018 Jul. 19 - Aug. 14, 2022
Open Wed, Fri, & Sun
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 15 – Sep. 4, 2022
Closed Mon – Fri
Open Sun Only
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tidwell (Temporarily Closed) 9720 Spaulding, 77016 (CLOSED)
Townwood 3402 Simsbrook, 77045 Jul. 19 - Aug. 14, 2022
Open Wed, Fri, & Sun
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 15 – Sep. 4, 2022
Closed Mon – Fri
Open Sun Only
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuffly 3200 Russell, 77026 (CLOSED)
Westbury 10605 Mullins, 77096 (CLOSED)
Wilson Memorial 100 Gilpin, 77034 Jul. 19 - Aug. 14, 2022
Open Tue, Thur & Sat
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 15 – Sep. 4, 2022
Closed Mon – Fri
Open Sat Only
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Windsor Village 14441 Croquet, 77085 (CLOSED)