“The city has experienced significant challenges in recruiting seasonal employees to support our park and recreation facilities and amenities,” New Braunfels City Manager Robert Camareno said in the release. “We are having similar struggles in other key seasonal positions, such as Camp Counselors and Park Rangers. Our hope is that by opening up lifeguard positions to 15-year-old candidates, we can avoid considering reduced hours or even potential closures of city aquatic facilities.”
Lifeguards can work up to 40 hours a week and are responsible for water surveillance, customer service, providing first aid and maintaining city aquatic facilities.
Starting pay for the position is $12.27 per hour, according to the city, and the city is offering $250 hiring incentives and end-of-season incentives of up to $300.
An on-the-spot hiring event for all seasonal positions has been set for April 30 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Landa Park Aquatic Complex, located at 350 Aquatic Circle. Applications are also available on the city’s website.
Individuals who are not certified lifeguards will be provided training and certification before beginning work, and all 15-year-old employees will be assigned positions at the Landa Park Aquatic Complex, according to the release.
