Coordinator, Lifeguard & Safety - West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatic Center

Treasure Valley Family YMCA•Boise, ID

59d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Our West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatic Center is seeking a Lifeguard & Safety Coordinator to join the Aquatics Team. This individual is responsible for the lifeguard and safety operations of the aquatic center and first responder activity in the branch. Serving over 20,000 active youth, adult, and family members, the West Branch of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA helps members lead a healthier, happier life. Facility amenities and features include six fitness studios, three racquetball courts, full-court basketball gym, youth activity center, climbing wall, 50-meter swimming pool, and training pool. Schedule: This is a full time 40 hour a week position. Schedule requirements are typically Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with some weekends, evening or early mornings due to scheduling or leadership responsibilities. Pay is $17.70-$22.13/hour.

Requirements

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.
First Aid - Prerequisite of hire or 14-day compliance period.
Oxygen Cert - Prerequisite of hire or 14-day compliance period.
Basic Life Support - Prerequisite of hire or 14-day compliance period.
Y Lifeguard and Y Lifeguard Instructor Certification - Prerequisite of hire or 14-day compliance period.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience of successful supervisor of staff and volunteer preferred.
YUSA Team Leader Certification recommended.

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.

Benefits

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.

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