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Head Lifeguard-West Boise YMCA

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BOISE IDAHO INC
Boise, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2026

 

Apply as a Head Lifeguard!

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

 

Schedule:

Both Full and Part-Time positions available. Primary shifts to fill are:

  • 9:00am to Noon
  • Noon-4:00pm
  • 4:00pm - 9:00pm

We are open Sunday through Saturday.  Benefits are available at 30 hours weekly.  

Starting Pay: $14.85-$18.56/hr.

 

Benefits:

The 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.

 

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.

 

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

  • First Aid – Prerequisite upon hire.
  • Oxygen Cert– Prerequisite upon hire.
  • Basic Life Support– Prerequisite upon hire.
  • Y Lifeguard – Prerequisite upon hire.

 

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. 

 

 

 

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