Harker Heights Parks and Rec Hiring Aquatics Staff to Keep Carl Levin Park Pool Open this Summer

The City of Harker Heights Parks and Recreation Department are hiring part-time aquatic staff to keep Carl Levin Park Outdoor Pool open this summer for regular programming. The main need are American Red Cross certified lifeguards, though other opportunities are available, as well.

The Carl Levin Park Outdoor Pool is a seasonal pool operated by the Harker Heights Parks and Recreation Department. The pool typically opens on Memorial Day Weekend and closes mid-August. Last year, due to a nation-wide shortage of part-time aquatics staff, the Carl Levin Park Outdoor Pool reduced hours, limited aquatics programs, and had a delayed opening.

“We were disappointed that we were not fully staffed last year,” said Jeff Achee, Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Harker Heights. “We are working hard this year to try and be fully staffed and offer as much programming as we can, but at this point we will not be able to open with the staff we have.”

To encourage applicants, Harker Heights Parks and Recreation will offer reimbursement for American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification to offset the up-front costs that applicants must pay. To be eligible for reimbursement, the applicant must have received certification after January 1, 2023 and must agree to work through at least August 13, 2023. Because the pool facility does not have a “deep end,” certification courses cannot be conducted at the pool and must be sought out elsewhere.

“Staff is excited to meet those in our community who want to help provide a community service in a fun and safe atmosphere,” said Kiarrah Carlisle, Athletics & Aquatics Coordinator for the City of Harker Heights.

For more information, please contact Jeff Achee, Kiarrah Carlisle, or Wesley Alvarez 254-953-5657 or visit www.harkerheights.gov.

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing to amend the City of Harker Heights’ Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 will be held on March 28, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the Harker Heights City Hall in the Kitty Young Council Chambers, 305 Miller’s Crossing, Harker Heights, Texas.

The fee schedule is proposed to be amended as follows:

Rates, Sanitation	Current Fee Amount	Proposed Fee Amount	Fee Unit
Commercial, Dumpster	-	-	Contact Waste Management
Commercial Pickup	$18.88	$21.76	Per month
Commercial Pickup, Additional Trash Cart	$15.00	$5.45	Each
Drop Site Fee	$1.00	$1.00	Per month
Residential Pickup	$18.88	$19.45	Per month
Residential Pickup, Additional Trash Cart	$5.00	$5.45	Each
Trash Cart Replacement	$70.00	$70.00	Each

The Texas legislature recently passed H.B. 872 which amended the Texas Utility Code to make utility customer information confidential by default. Residents do have the right to disclose your information under the Public Information Act to a specific person and / or to the public by completing a Request for Disclosure of Information Form and returning it to the Utility Administration Office. This form can be found on our website or obtained in the Utility Administration Office and returned by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by dropping off at 305 Miller’s Crossing, Harker Heights, TX 76548