Aquatics & Safety

To apply for a job with the Department of Campus Recreation Aquatics, please call 713-743-SWIM or stop by the Lifeguard Office in the Natatorium for an application.

American Red Cross Lifeguard courses available

Prerequisite

Swim 300 yards including: 100 front crawl, 100 breaststrokes, 100 of either stroke.

A brick retrieval from 9 feet deep and 20 yard swim with the brick

Must be 15 years old or above to join the class

Schedule :

Will be Hiring again in November 2008.

Prices:

CRWC Members : $125

CRWC Non-members: $150

(These prices include a textbook)

Student Employment Opportunities:

Good pay, flexible hours, convenient location, opportunities for promotion and development.

Hiring Lifeguards , we will certify students if they are not already American Red Cross Trained.
Must be able to :
Swim 300 yards (6 laps short course) total including: 100 yards front crawl, 100 yards breast stroke, and 100 yards either front crawl or breast stroke
Retrieve a 10 pound brick from 17 feet and kick 20 yards on their back

Water Safety Instructors, we will certify students if they are not already American Red Cross Trained.
Must be able to swim the following strokes: front crawl, breast stroke, elementary backstroke, side stroke and butterfly
Enjoy working with kids and/or adults
Able to work from 4-8pm Monday -Thursday

Swim Less Aids - do not need to be certified for this position
Must be able to swim the following strokes: front crawl, breast stroke, elementary backstroke, side stroke and butterfly
Enjoy working with kids and/or adults
Able to work from 4-8pm Monday -Thursday

Positions: Maintenance Personnel, Lifeguard, Aquatic Supervisor, Water Safety Instructor, Safety Instructor, Timing System Operator

Click here to find more details about the certified life guard courses

aquatics&safety@uh.edu
713.743.SWIM

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