Head Lifeguard-NEW Summer Pay Rate-Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA

Treasure Valley Family YMCA; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for a Head Lifeguard for the Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA. The role involves creating a safe and engaging atmosphere for members, leading safety drills, and ensuring effective communication. This position offers full-time and part-time opportunities with benefits including health coverage and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health benefits (75% employer paid)

Retirement plan (12% employer-funded after two years)

Free use of YMCA facilities for immediate family

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older upon hire.
• Ability to swim 500 yards in 12 minutes or less.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe environment for members and participants through active deck scanning.
• Provide appropriate feedback to participants and members as needed.
• Engage members and participants in effective, age-appropriate communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Emergency response

Education

Lifeguard Instructor Certification

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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.

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.
• The head guard will actively engage with and encourage members during swim tests and lessons.
• Develop intentional relationships and engage members.
• 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.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
  
  

Schedule

We have the need for (1) full-time at 30 hours weekly and (2) part-time at 20 hours each. Full time hours are 9:00am-4:00pm and part-time would be 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Days are flexible.

Benefits for Full Time Employees

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 employee) and vision.
• Free use of YMCA facilities for immediate family.
  
  

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 [e-mail]. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.

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