Aquatics Assistant II TP

Commissioner Rodney Ellis

There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners along with an elected county judge serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court the administrative head of the countys government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.

With approximately 1.17 million residents Harris County Precinct One is a diverse urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct Ones multiracial multiethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American 38 percent Latino 21 percent Anglo 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precincts territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex Toyota Center Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College Rice University Texas Southern University the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks 10 community centers numerous hikeandbike trails three maintenance service centers and several area offices all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.

The Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Office is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive innovative and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life advance equality of opportunity and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key Ares of focus for our organization include but are not limited to:

• Advancing more effective fair and equitable criminal justice system.

• Furthering economic justice equity and opportunity for all Harris County residents especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.

• Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality affordable healthcare

• Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.

• Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century

• Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.

• Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.

What you will do at Precinct One

The Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis has an exciting opening for a Parttime Aquatics Assistant in our Programs Division. The Aquatics Assistant will provide general pool safety by guarding meeting safety standards and interacting with students. Enforce policies to provide a safe environment for all participants while following protocols and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Surveillance and Prevention This includes constantly scanning the pool area identifying potential hazards or unsafe behaviors enforcing safety rules and providing emergency care when needed.
• Customer Service Lifeguards are often the first point of contact for guests and must be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people. This includes answering questions providing directions and assisting with equipment rentals.
• Maintenance and Cleaning Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment in and around the pool. This includes daily cleaning checking and maintaining equipment and reporting any maintenance issues to the appropriate department.
• Training and Certification Lifeguards are required to maintain current certification in CPR First Aid and Lifeguarding. They may also participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to improve their skills.
• Administrative Tasks This includes completing incident reports and complaints and participating in staff meetings or training.
• Other job duties as required.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations please call (713)or email.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of related experience / previous experience working with youth in a swimming or recreational setting

Licensure:

• Possess and maintain:
  • American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Training
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Position Type:

• Parttime Regular
• Days and hours may vary depending on assigned programs and classes.