Lifeguard (Year-Round)

As a Lifeguard, you play a key role in making sure everyone feels safe and confident in the water. Your focus and quick response help create a secure environment where members can learn, improve, and enjoy their time in the pool. By staying alert and following safety protocols, you help minimize risks and ensure a positive experience for all. Your role isn't just about watching the water--it's about building a community where everyone can thrive. We're hiring Lifeguards at multiple locations! We're looking for candidates with all availability who can work 15-28 hours per week . This is a meaningful opportunity to build skills, make a positive impact, and be part of a great team--plus, you'll receive a free YMCA membership! Apply today! How You Make an Impact Proactively monitor pool areas and enforce safety rules to prevent accidents, creating a secure space where members can enjoy the water with confidence. React to emergencies with appropriate first aid and CPR, aiming for positive outcomes, ensuring that every member feels safe and supported. Identify and resolve potential hazards immediately, preventing accidents and fostering a worry‑free environment for all users. Regularly inspect pool equipment and facilities, reporting any issues to ensure everything is in working order, which supports a seamless and enjoyable experience for all members. Inform members about pool rules and safety procedures, encouraging compliance and helping them feel secure while engaging in water‑based activities. Help with swim lessons and aquatics programs, playing an active role in members' skill development and contributing to positive program outcomes. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pool area and locker rooms, ensuring a pleasant, hygienic space where members can relax and enjoy their time. Attend all required trainings and staff meetings to stay up‑to‑date with safety procedures and best practices, improving your skills and enhancing your impact. Demonstrate YMCA's purpose and values in all interactions, helping to create a culture of respect, care, and community. Serve as an ambassador for the organization, sharing the Y's work and culture with members, peers, and guests and fostering a sense of belonging. Assist with any other tasks as assigned, contributing to the overall success and positive atmosphere of the YMCA. What You Bring to the Y Must be at a minimum of 16 years old. Hold a valid lifeguard certification from either the YMCA or the Red Cross, including certifications in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen administration. Excellent swimming skills, ability to perform rescue techniques and endurance maintenance. Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations. You have a growth mindset -You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in an effort to continuously improve. You are a team player--You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and can work well with others. You communicate effectively -You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and writeeffectively. You are customer-focused -- You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging -You leverage people's differences as strengths. Physical Requirements The role requires comfort working in a pool environment, with exposure to water, chlorine, and varying temperatures. Lifeguards must be able to stand, walk, swim, and remain alert for extended periods. The position involves hearing and distinguishing distress signals, visually scanning all areas of the pool, and responding quickly to emergencies. Additionally, it requires lifting and moving equipment, children, and performing other physical tasks related to pool supervision and instruction. Effective verbal communication, including projecting your voice across distances in both normal and noisy conditions, is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work Location 465 Buda Sportsplex Drive, Buda, Texas 78610, United States 1000 West Rundberg Lane, Austin, Texas 78758, United States 1220 Old San Antonio Road, Buda, Texas 78610, United States 5315 Ed Bluestein Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78723, United States 5807 McNeil Drive, Austin, Texas 78729, United States About Us The Greater Austin YMCA is a dynamic force elevating quality of life in Greater Austin by boldly expanding access for all children, adults, families and seniors in our rapidly growing community. For nearly 75 years, the Greater Austin YMCA has evolved to address each community's greatest needs, touching every phase of life and nurturing happier, healthier people, a stronger community and a better world. We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality programs that keep our community strong. As a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we provide financial assistance to expand access so community members can learn, grow, and thrive through our early learning academies, fitness and wellness centers, youth programs, workforce development, adult programming, mental health counseling, and more. Each year, the Y serves nearly 140,000 people across Travis and Hays counties through seven fitness and wellness centers, more than 55 licensed campuses in four school districts, two YMCA Tomorrow Academy™ locations, and Camp Moody, our outdoor Adventure camp. Globally, the YMCA is one of the oldest and largest youth-serving organizations in the world, united by our commitment to a better future -- for all. Additional Information The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We Take Care of Our People 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. Pay Range $16.00 - $17.00 per hour, DOE #J-18808-Ljbffr RadNet, Inc.