Lifeguard

Date:
Aug 3, 2026

Location:

RICHMOND, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Lifeguard Job Title: Direct Support Profession III Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Recreation Posting Number: 19525 Closing Date: 11/01/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Healthcare Support Salary Range: $3,649.83 - $4,594.50 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-A-14 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility

Location:

Richmond State Supported Living Center Job Location City: RICHMOND Job Location Address: 2100 PRESTON Other Locations: Richmond MOS Codes: No military equivalent

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

• Plans aquatic and other recreational activities that are enjoyed by persons with a variety of skills, abilities and interests.
• Makes safe and effective decision.
• Coordinates and facilitates use of pool by external groups.
• Motivates and encourages the participation of staff in recreational activities.
• Communicates effectively on a verbal or written basis.
• Identifies cost effective alternatives and effectively adjust/support ongoing change. Assists in development of plan to maximize use of on campus recreational activities. Works cooperatively with others to maximize recreational activity.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision.
• Maintains general knowledge of ICF/MR and programs.
• Utilizes computer skills to efficiently complete job tasks.

Completes other duties as assigned which include but is not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

The Lifeguard Coordinator shall have the:

• Ability to independently coordinate the planning and implementation of recreational activities that will be enjoyed by persons with a variety of skills, abilities and interests.
• Ability to train, motivate, encourage and evaluate the participation of staff in recreational activities.
  3. Ability to facilitate work groups, coordinate special projects.
  4. Ability to make safe and effective decisions.
  5. Ability to communicate effectively on a verbal or written basis.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify cost effective alternatives and effectively adjust/support ongoing change.
• Ability to supervise the activities of staff or volunteers in accordance with SSLC personnel guidelines.
• Working knowledge of ICF/MR standards and Outcomes for People.
• Physical requirements same as those of direct contact staff.
• Ability to organize workload and consistently meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated computer skills or ability/commitment to learn to an acceptable level of competency.

Requires current Red Cross Lifesaving, Lifeguard, or WSI certification. Requires a current Class B Texas driver's license and RSSLC driving certification.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

At least six months of work experience with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities or in performing therapeutic work.

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS…