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Lifeguards Needed-Downtown Boise YMCA

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BOISE IDAHO INC
Boise, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026

The Downtown Boise YMCA is seeking Lifeguards for the upcoming season!  Our Lifeguards are responsible for creating a safe environment for aquatics participants and serving as First Responder in emergency situations.

 

Applicants, ages 16 , can enroll in a YMCA Lifeguard certification course. We teach Basic Life Support, Adult First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, and Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen during the course.

 

Schedule:

Full Time Shifts OR Part Time Shifts, 30-35 hours weekly between the hours of 5:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday and Weekends. Pay: $13.95/hr.  An additional $2.19/hr. for shifts between 5am and 9am.

 

Employee Benefits:

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

 

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.

 

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Basic Life Support Certification upon hire.
  • First Aid Certification upon hire.
  • Oxygen Certification upon hire.
  • Y Lifeguard 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. 

 

Salary : $2 - $14

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