Summer Lifeguard

at  Greater Austin YMCA

Starting wage of $16 per hour and receive a $300 sign-on bonus!
Dive into a summer of purpose with our lifeguard team at the YMCA! Join us and make a real impact – ensuring safety while making memories that last a lifetime.
Enjoy a complimentary household membership and flexible hours to suit your schedule. Monthly inservice sessions will further develop your skills and foster camaraderie among fellow lifeguards.
Being a Lifeguard it’s more than just a job; it’s a chance to grow, connect with an incredible team, and create memorable summer moments for our community. Dive in and make waves with us!

We have YMCA locations in Austin, Dripping Springs, and Buda:

• North Austin YMCA Center -1000 W. Rundberg Ln. Austin, TX 78758
• East Communities YMCA Center - 5315 Ed Bluestein Blvd. Austin, TX 78723
• Northwest Family YMCA Center - 5807 McNeil Dr. Austin, TX 78729
• Southwest Family YMCA Center - 6219 Oakclaire Dr. Austin, TX 78735
• TownLake YMCA Center - 1100 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703
• Hays Communities YMCA Center - 465 Buda Sportsplex Dr, Buda, TX 78610
• Springs Family YMCA Center- 27216 Ranch Rd 12, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
• The Y at Camp Moody - 1220 Old San Antonio Rd, Buda, TX 78610
• East Metro Park - 8706 Blake Manor Road, Manor, Texas 78653

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Prioritize the safety of every pool visitor, creating a welcoming environment.
• Promptly address issues and maintain cleanliness to prevent accidents and illnesses, ensuring worry-free experiences.
• Swift first aid response and detailed incident reports promote security and prevent future incidents, fostering member and program participant trust.
• Embody YMCA’s values, creating an inclusive atmosphere and enriching experiences for all.
• Inspire others to embrace YMCA’s values, advocating for its impact and culture in all interactions.
• Excel in duties, supporting YMCA’s mission and community with passion and commitment.

What You Bring to Make an Impact:

• Minimum age requirement: 16 years old.
• Lifeguard certification from YMCA or Red Cross required, including CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen administration. Don’t worry if you don’t have it – we offer certification services for free for future new employees.
• Excellent swimming skills to perform rescue techniques and maintain endurance.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations.
• Growth mindset, quickly learn from failure, and value feedback to continuously improve.
• Team player mentality with a positive, service-oriented attitude and the ability to work well with others.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and actively listening for understanding to effectively convey information.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, leveraging people’s differences as strengths and promoting a welcoming environment for all.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk and occasionally lift and/or move items including equipment and children. Must be able to remain alert, sit or stand for extended periods of time, hear noises and distinguish distress signals, scan all areas of the pool with clear vision, perform all physical tasks related to instructing and observing participants in proper stroke techniques, communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements:

• Benefit from a free household YMCA membership, enriching both your life and the lives of others.
• Access retirement planning options to secure your future.
• Enhance your skills through participation in learning and development workshops.
• Exclusive cell phone plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users.
• Discounts on programs and services to make your YMCA experience even more rewarding.

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour, DO

Please refer the Job description for details