Summer Lifeguard 2026 at Shalom Austin – Austin, Texas

Description: If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin!

*Position starts in May*

Compensation:

We’ll pay you an hourly rate of $17.00 to $18.00.

Our great benefits

• We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center.
• We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education.
• We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule.
• We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.

About the Job

We need you to fill the role of a Seasonal Lifeguard. This is a part-time, hourly position. You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safety of pool patrons by preventing accidents and responding quickly to emergency situations.
• Must follow and enforce pool policies and rules at all times.
• Prevent injuries and minimize hazardous situations.
• Always provides safety surveillance, including while walking around the facility.
• Attend mandatory training and in-service meetings required by Shalom Austin.
• Maintains life safety and rescue skills at rescue ready levels over the duration of employment.
• Completes routine maintenance and assigned cleaning duties.
• Maintains inventories and care for Shalom Austin property and equipment. Keeps supervisor informed of necessary materials and supplies for daily operations and to conduct programs.
• Monitors and records safety checks in compliance with Shalom Austin, State, and local guidelines.

Requirements:

• Pass all required criminal history background checks (which may, depending on the position you are hired for, include an FBI fingerprint check).
• Adhere to our Mission, Core Values, and all HR policies and procedures.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age; and one (1) year customer service/public service experience required, with aquatic facility experience preferred.
• Must possess or obtain before beginning work: American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid certification, Waterpark certification, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer certification, and Administering Emergency Oxygen certification.

If you are not currently a certified American Red Cross lifeguard, you can register for a class at shalomaustin.org/ARCtraining!