Head Lifeguard - Downtown Boise YMCA

Treasure Valley Family YMCA • Boise, ID

48d • $15 - $19

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Lifeguard Instructor Certification preferred.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees