Summer Lifeguard 2026

SHALOM AUSTIN • Austin, TX

1d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

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.
Mains 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.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed