Lifeguard - NEW Summer Pay Rate - Downtown Boise YMCA

Apply Now as a Lifeguard! Our Lifeguards are responsible for creating a safe environment for aquatics participants and serving as First Responder in emergency situations. Check out the benefits of being a YMCA Lifeguard at https://ymcatvidaho.org/dive-into-your-career/

Schedule and Compensation

• Full Time Shifts, 35 hours weekly, Monday through Friday. Shift times are between 5:00am and 4:00pm.
• Part Time Shifts, 10-20 hours weekly, Monday through Friday:
• 9:00am-Noon
• Noon-4:00pm
• 7:00pm-9:00pm
• Weekend shifts can be combined for Full Time Opportunities!
  
  

Starting Pay: $13.65 per hour.

• Additional $2.50 per hour May 7th- September 6th!
• Additional $2.19/hour shift differential for hours worked between 5 am to 9 am.
  
  

Employee Benefits

• Professional growth and development through YMCA-sponsored trainings
• Complimentary Membership at the YMCA
• Staff rates on programs and services
• Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment
• Competitive benefits package for qualifying full-time staff including a generous paid-time-off package, medical, and dental insurance
• 12% YMCA retirement fund contribution for qualifying staff
  
  

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.
• Engage members and participants in effective, age-appropriate communication using the Y voice attributes. The down 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.
• Provide appropriate feedback to participants and members as needed.
• Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff, and volunteers at assigned program areas by adhering to YMCA Lifeguarding and association lifeguard standards.
• Communicate health and safety rules and regulations to participants, parents, and volunteers.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older upon hire.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors (red, yellow, blue and green).
• 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.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
  
  

Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Oxygen Certification
• Y Lifeguard
  
  

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.