What’s Happening at Southwest Family YMCA in September 2026

Now Hiring! Year-Round Job Openings Across Austin

We’re hiring afterschool care roles, lifeguards and swim instructors across our Greater Austin Y fitness centers and nearly 50 afterschool care locations.

Why Join Our Team:
➡️ FREE Greater Austin YMCA Membership
➡️ Flexible schedules; no weekend shifts for afterschool roles!
➡️ Competitive PTO for full-time roles
➡️ Free Training & Certifications

Afterschool counselor doing a science project with a group of kids

Homeschool Y Kids Fit!

Keep your homeschooler active, moving, and having fun! Y Kids Fit is a high-energy 8-week fitness program designed for kids who want extra exercise, social time, and a fun way to stay healthy.

  • 📅 Wednesdays 
  • ⏰ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM 
  • 📆 Once a week for 8 weeks 

Kids will enjoy fitness games, obstacle courses, team challenges, and movement activities that build strength, coordination, confidence, and healthy habits—all in a fun and supportive YMCA environment! 

Perfect for homeschool families and kids looking for an active daytime program!

Get moving. Make friends. Have fun!

Join our Swim Team | Ages 6-15 years 

Ready to take your swimming to the next level? 🏊‍♂️ Our Swim Team is a great way for kids to build confidence, improve technique, and have a blast with teammates in the pool. 

Swim Team prerequisites: swimmers should be able to swim 25 yards freestyle with side breathing, 25 yards backstroke, and have some familiarity with breaststroke and butterfly. 

Think your swimmer is ready? Reach out to Southwest.Aquatics@austinymca.org to set up a tryout! 

Seven young adult swimmers in goggles and swim caps get ready to dive off of their swimming blocks at YMCA Camp Moody. Pool lanes and the natatorium’s windows are blurred in the background of the photograph. 

Teen Fit

Teen Fit gives teens the opportunity to work with a personal trainer in a fun, supportive environment while building strength, improving fitness, and developing healthy habits. 

Make a Difference in Your Community – Join Our YMCA Board! 

Are you passionate about strengthening our community and making a lasting impact? The YMCA is looking for dedicated community leaders to serve on our Community Advancement Board of Volunteers. 

As a board member, you’ll help support the YMCA’s mission by serving as an ambassador in the community, building meaningful relationships, advocating for our programs, and helping ensure everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive. Board members meet once a month and work alongside YMCA staff to make a positive difference for children, families, and our community. 

If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a board member, please email Lauren Brun at Lauren.Brun@austinymca.org.

September Guess the Jar Challenge!

Put your guessing skills to the test and see if you're our lucky winner this September! Stop by the front desk and take your best guess on how many items are in the jar! 🧡 

Drop your number in for a chance to WIN a fall prize! 

Published On: September 10, 2026Categories: Blog

About the Greater Austin YMCA®: For nearly 75 years, the Greater Austin YMCA has strengthened communities across Central Texas through programs that support youth development, healthy living, and community well-being. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving nearly 145,000 people each year, the Y helps individuals and families learn, grow, and thrive.