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The City of McAllen Parks & Recreation Department is currently hiring lifeguards for various aquatic facilities throughout the community. Minimum requirements include that applicants must be at 16 years of age or older; must have current certification in both American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and American Red Cross Standard First Aid; and must present certificates of completion.
“Gain experience in a fun and enjoyable environment, all while helping to keep McAllen residents safe as they swim,” said Interim McAllen Parks & Recreation Director Denny Meline.
Positions available include senior lifeguard and junior lifeguard. Those duties include: assisting in maintaining the pool, deck and entire facility in a safe and sanitary condition, as well as maintaining order in the pool facility by foreseeing possible trouble situations and taking necessary steps to prevent them from happening.
Other positions available at any one of the four McAllen aquatic facilities include coordinator; cashier, and manager. Salary for all the various positions start at $10.93 an hour for Jr. lifeguards, $11.80 an hour for Sr. lifeguards; and $13.36 an hour for managers; $15.44 for coordinators; and $9.62 for cashiers.
For more information on the positions and to apply, visit www.mcallen.net/departments/hr/job-opportunities.
Only online applications will be accepted. Applicants must create an online account with the City of McAllen to apply for any of the positions.
