Head Lifeguard - Boulder

YMCA of Northern Colorado; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Program discounts

Generous retirement benefits - 12%

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Sick Time

Childcare benefits taxable income

Job summary

The YMCA of Northern Colorado is hiring a Head Lifeguard to supervise guards, lead the aquatics team, and support high standards of safety and service. The role includes coordinating staffing, addressing member needs, and upholding lifesaving responsibilities with leadership oversight.

The position offers part-time hours with a potential for more during summer, and a bilingual differential of 10% for Spanish/English fluent staff.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard certifications required (ARC/YMCA).
• Current First Aid and CPR-PR certifications.
• Oxygen administration certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise guards and assist aquatics leadership with staffing and facility operations.
• Communicate professionally with staff, members and participants; address issues with leadership as needed.
• Maintain pride in lifesaving responsibilities and leadership; support the team’s success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

Education

ARC/YMCA Lifeguard Certification

First Aid Certification

CPR-PR Certification

Oxygen Administration Certification

Blood Borne Pathogens training

New Staff Orientation

Job description

Overview

The YMCA of Northern Colorado is hiring a Head Lifeguard. You will serve as the friendly hawk that keeps our members safe and our aquatics team on the ball. Schedule can include up to 28 hours per week during the year and up to 40 hours per week during summers.

The salary range is $18.50-$20.25 per hour depending on experience and availability. In addition, we offer a +10% differential for bilingual staff who test as fluent in Spanish and English.

View all openings, learn more about our benefits, and apply online today at https://www.ymcanoco.org/careers.

Responsibilities

• You have the common sense and problem-solving skills to help our aquatics leadership manage staffing and overall facility operations. You understand what it means to be a leader, and you are ready for the responsibility of supervising fellow guards.
• You can communicate to staff, members and program participants in a professional, positive tone. Always. You handle complaints and criticism with grace and charm, and you know when to communicate with the aquatic's leadership about problems and concerns. Basically, you like people and you want to help them.
• You are an awesome Lifeguard. It's OK, you can brag. You are good. Real good. You not only have all your certifications and years on the stand, but you possibly even have some management or leadership experience. You love the idea of being part of an organization that makes a difference in your community. You love that your work saves lives, and that feeling makes you smile each and every day you come to work.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Current ARC/YMCA Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR-PR Certifications.
• Current Oxygen Administration Certification.
• Blood Borne Pathogens within 30 days of being hired.
• New Staff Orientation within 30 days of being hired.

Benefits

• (10+ hours/week) Free Family Membership
• (10+ hours/week) Program discounts
• Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Time

Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.

Posted Salary Range

USD $18.50 - USD $20.25 /Hr.