Lifeguard; Southwest

Lifeguard

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.

• Proactively monitor pool areas and enforce safety rules to prevent accidents.
• React to emergencies with appropriate first aid and CPR, aiming for positive outcomes.
• Identify and resolve potential hazards immediately to maintain a safe environment.
• Regularly inspect pool equipment and facilities, reporting any issues to keep everything in working order.
• Inform members about pool rules and safety procedures, encouraging compliance.
• Help with swim lessons and aquatics programs, contributing to members’ skill development.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pool area and locker rooms to ensure a pleasant, hygienic space.
• Attend all required trainings and staff meetings to stay updated on safety procedures and best practices.
• Demonstrate YMCA’s purpose and values in all interactions, fostering 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.
• Assist with any other tasks as assigned, contributing to the overall success and positive atmosphere of the YMCA.

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Valid lifeguard certification from either the YMCA or the Red Cross, including CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen administration.
• Excellent swimming skills and the ability to perform rescue techniques and endurance maintenance.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in high‑pressure situations.
• Growth mindset: quick learner who values feedback and continuously improves.
• Team player with a positive, service‑oriented attitude.
• Effective communication skills—listening, speaking, and writing clearly.
• Customer‑focused, building good relationships and delivering client‑centric solutions.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, leveraging differences as strengths.

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.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Other

Industries:
Non‑profit Organizations

Location:

Austin, TX