The Downtown Family YMCA opened its doors in 1964 and has since been a landmark in the Downtown Boise area. The facility has a full court basketball gym, a large cardio fitness center, multiple strength training systems and rooms, racquetball courts, a climbing wall, five fitness studios, three swimming pools, and multiple youth programming areas.

The Lifeguard & Safety Coordinator is responsible for the lifeguard and safety operations of the aquatic center and first responder activity in the branch.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Director to ensure department operations are consistent with approved Leading Practices.
• Supervise Lifeguarding staff, including hiring, onboarding, role-modeling, coaching, scheduling, certification management, and on-going development.
• First Responder Designation.
• Recruits and manages volunteers as needed per current Volunteer Policies and Guidelines.
• Schedule appropriate staffing levels in the aquatics facility to meet program, special event, and open swim needs.
• Monitor and report drill performance overall emergency response readiness of the lifeguard team.
• Oversee the scheduling, supplies, and budget for Lifeguarding and assigned aquatic and safety classes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation or sports management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum six months experience in related field.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors (red, yellow, blue and green.
• Ability to swim 500 yards in 12 minutes or less. 400 yards is crawl and 100 must be breaststroke.
• Excellent human relations skills and an ability to maintain position communication with staff and members.
• Ability to address and make solid decision in emergency situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette and computer use.
• Prior experience of successful supervisor of staff and volunteer preferred.

Schedule:

This is a full time 40 hour a week position. Schedule requirements are dependent on staffing with some weekends and evenings as needed.

Benefits:

Treasure Valley Family YMCA provides a progressive work environment with great benefits for qualifying full-time employees.

Benefits include:• 12% employer-funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and ability to make additional contributions to retirement benefits through 403(b) savings plan.• High quality and affordable benefits including health (75% employer paid for family) and dental insurance (50% employer-paid for family).• Free use of YMCA facilities for immediate family.• Generous paid-time off package, earning at the rate of 24 paid days off per year to start.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How To Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.