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 Head Lifeguard provides leadership and influence within the program area they are working, while creating a safe, friendly and nurturing atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

• Create a safe environment for members and participants through active deck scanning, being on time and ready to respond quickly and appropriately while role modeling safe behavior.
• Designated First Responder.
• Engage members and participants in effective, age-appropriate communication using the Y voice attributes.
• The head guard will actively engage with and encourage members during swim tests and lessons.
• Develop intentional relationships and engage members in a way to help them meet the seven Cause Measurement goals.
• Adhere to Aquatics Leading Practice Manual.
• Using the Y voice attributes provide appropriate feedback to participants and members as needed.
• Function as a point person for others in the same job position.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older upon hire.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors (red, yellow, blue and green).
• Ability to pass all standard safety drills with an 80% passing average.
• Ability to swim 500 yards in 12 minutes or less. 400 yards is crawl and 100 must be breaststroke.
• Lifeguard Instructor Certification preferred.
• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.

Schedule:

This is a part time position averaging 12-15 hours weekly. Schedule requirements vary based on availability. Schedules include morning, days, evenings and weekends.

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 YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended. Previous YMCA staff may email their updated resume and cover letter to jobs@ymcatvidaho.org with the name of the job they are applying for in the subject line or apply through their existing UKG account.