Summer Lifeguard
Receive a $500 sign-on bonus by joining our team!
Take a stand and be a leader in your community.
Become a lifeguard at the YMCA and help save lives. When you become a lifeguard, you’re taking a stand to be a lifesaver, protect others, and serve the community. Free Lifeguard training! Through classroom activities, group discussion, and hands-on practice, you’ll learn skills that enable you to start working right away. If you love spending time around water, have a flexible schedule, and can work 15 - 28 hours per week, this is the perfect job for you! We're looking for early morning, day, evening, and weekend availability. Apply today!
Pay Rate: $15 - $16 per hour. Final compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
Benefits & Perks:
- Free Nationwide Gym Membership for your Household
- Retirement Planning Options
- Learning and development workshops and trainings
- Career advancement opportunities
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Cell Phone Plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users
- Staff Discounts on Programs & Services
- Flexible schedules and much more!
What You'll Do:
- Protect the health, safety, and welfare of all persons in the pool area.
- Know and facilitate the pool schedule (i.e. put in or remove lane markers).
- Render first aid as needed and complete an incident/accident report form for every injury/altercation on the premises.
- Complete basic pool maintenance duties including, but not limited to taking and recording water tests at regular intervals, adjusting chemicals.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the area; remove items that need attention and report all needed repairs to your supervisor.
- Greet all members and participants and record attendance.
- Promote the YMCA character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
- Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
- Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 16 years of age.
- Current YMCA or Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, including CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen. If you don't have an active Lifeguard Certification, the Y will certify you.
- Experience in competitive swimming or being part of a swim team is a plus.
Skills:
- You're Reliable: You consistently bring fun and are positive, engaging, and caring. You understand the importance of water safety guidelines and commit to fulfilling your scheduling requirements.
- 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 you can work well with others.
- You are a strong communicator: You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
- You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging: You leverage people’s differences as strengths.
About Us:
The YMCA of Austin is a dynamic, equitable force in the community that helps people of all backgrounds improve their total wellbeing and quality of life. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y is a $40 million community enterprise that serves nearly 100,000 people annually through eight centers. We also provide afterschool education and care at more than 70 licensed campuses in four school districts. Unlike any other organization in the region, the Austin Y has the unique ability to welcome, educate and elevate all, and is committed to creating innovative programs, places…and people.
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 YMCA of Austin 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. YMCA of Austin 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.