Rehab Therapy Tech III Lifeguard

Career Opportunities:
Rehab Therapy Tech III Lifeguard (19780)

Posting 19780
-Posted
08/05/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Recreation

- Life, Physical, and Social Science

- Mexia State Supported Living Center

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Additional Shifts available (1) -$3,000 - $4,999 per month

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Functional

Title:

Rehab Therapy Tech III Lifeguard

Job Title: Rehab Therapy Tech III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Recreation

Posting Number: 19780

Closing Date: 09/04/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science

Salary Range: $3,047.58-$4,149.83

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-12

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Evenings (Second)

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:

Mexia State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: MEXIA

Job Location Address: 540 CHAPEL DRIVE

Other Locations: None

MOS Codes: 4C0X1,65A,65B,66C,66R,68F,68L,HM

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!

The Rehabilitation Therapy Technician (RTT), Lifeguard performs moderately complex habilitative and rehabilitative therapy work and ensures the safety of swimmers at the SSLC’s swimming pool. Provides assistance to therapists for aquatic therapy and other assigned therapeutic specialty, (e.g., music therapy, therapeutic recreation, dance/movement therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or vocational /day programming). Plans, develops, and implements aquatic activities. Provides direct contact instruction/training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on their treatment plans for aquatic therapy and other specialty areas as needed.

Trains others to ensure continuity of treatment plans. Monitors water activities, enforces safety regulations, and responds promptly to emergencies or incidents. Performs rescues, administers first aid and CPR as needed, and maintains clean and safe facilities. Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a state vehicle may be required. Works under the general supervision of a Registered Therapist, or Vocational/Day Programming Supervisor with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position is required to drive a state-owned vehicle.

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.

Ensures the safety of swimmers…