Shalom Austin

Summer Lifeguard 2026

Shalom Austin  •  Austin, TX (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job 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!

Shalom Austin

About Shalom Austin

Shalom Austin is the hub of Jewish life in Central Texas. Through our cultural values, we provide services and resources to connect, empower and impact the community locally, nationally and around the world.

Shalom Austin knows the Jewish people of Austin will live their best lives when they can access a vibrant, thriving community of people who share a culture of common life experiences. Shalom Austin empowers the people and organizations that make a difference in our Jewish community. We provide leadership, financial support, services, facilities and connections with people and Jewish organizations throughout Austin, Israel and the world.

Shalom Austin consists of four main branches including Jewish Community Center, Jewish Federation of Greater Austin, Jewish Family Service and the Jewish Foundation of Austin & Central Texas, who are all tasked with delivering on aspects of our promise to the Austin community.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Year Founded
1999
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