Full-Time Lifeguard in Austin, Texas at YMCA of Austin
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Job Description
Why Your Role Matters
You help make the pool a place where everyone feels safe, welcome, and confident. In this role,
your impact goes beyond watching the water. You help members and participants build confidence, learn new skills, and enjoy positive experiences in and around the pool. By creating a supportive environment and promoting safe aquatic practices, you help make the pool a place where everyone feels safe, welcome, and confident. In this role, safety is your top priority. Through your attentiveness, sound judgment, and quick response, you help prevent incidents, respond effectively in emergencies, and create an environment where members and participants can enjoy aquatic activities with confidence. Beyond ensuring safety, you help people of all ages build skills, gain confidence in the water, and feel connected to the Y community.
How You Make an Impact
What You Bring to the Y
- Must be at least 18 years old. Hold a current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard certification, including CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration. Previous experience as a lifeguard, swim instructor, competitive swimmer, or swim team participant preferred. Strong swimming ability, rescue skills, and physical stamina. Ability to remain calm, make sound decisions, and respond effectively in emergency situations. Ability to recognize hazards, enforce pool rules, and maintain a safe aquatic environment.Ability to work a flexible schedule, including daytime, evening, weekend, holiday, and special event hours based on program needs.
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.