Head Lifeguard

YMCA of Central Texas

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Cedar Park, TX Until 9/21/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking experienced, friendly, and high-energy Head Lifeguards.

We are offering a $260 bonus for new staff, and a free family membership to the YMCA of Central Texas!

This position requires a vigilant, safety minded person to maintain a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Shifts Needed: Open for all availability

The ideal candidate will:

  • Responsible for daily operations of all assigned aquatics facilities
  • Assist with opening, closing and patron counts
  • Ensure proper rotation of guards
  • Ensure cleanliness of areas per specific cleaning procedures and standards and assist with pump room basic tasks as instructed
  • Be able to verbally communicate with the public and staff
  • Assist with in-service training
  • Be responsible for finding substitute when needed and reporting substitution(s) to Aquatics Coordinator/Director
  • Ensure safety standards are maintained and upheld
  • Be 16 years of age or older

Certifications: YMCA or ARC Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (ASHI or ARC), First Aid (ASHI or ARC), and Oxygen Administration (ASHI or ARC)

Skills & Requirements:

  1. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
  2. Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certification
  3. One summer season work experience required
  4. Must demonstrate swimming ability

Applicants will be required to pass reference checks, a criminal history background check, sex offender check, and pre-employment drug screen.

Pay Rate: $16.00 to $19.00/hour

About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!

About this role

Summary

Manage aquatics facilities, ensure safety, assist with training and operations.

Job title

Head Lifeguard

Experience level

summer season experience

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Cedar Park, TX; on-site work required

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

lifeguard certificationCPR/AEDFirst AidOxygen certificationswimming ability

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

lifeguardaquaticssafetytraining
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cedar Park, TX, USA

On-site City