Full Time Lifeguard (Springs)

RadNet, Inc.; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Austin YMCA is seeking a Full Time Lifeguard to ensure safety in the aquatic environment. This role involves monitoring pool areas, enforcing safety rules, and responding to emergencies. Candidates must have a valid lifeguard certification and excellent swimming skills. Join a team dedicated to creating a safe and enjoyable experience for all members, with opportunities for personal growth and community building.

Benefits

Free YMCA membership

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Hold a valid lifeguard certification from YMCA or Red Cross.
• Communicate effectively and build good customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor pool areas and enforce safety rules.
• React to emergencies with appropriate first aid and CPR.
• Maintain cleanliness in pool areas and locker rooms.

Skills

Excellent swimming skills

Ability to perform rescue techniques

Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations

Effective communication

Team player

Education

Valid lifeguard certification

Job description

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Why Your Role Matters

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.

Why Your Role Matters

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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