Lifeguard - Flexible Hours, Training & YMCA Benefits

Ymc; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Training and development

Medical and dental insurance

Complimentary YMCA membership

Staff program discounts

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA is seeking Lifeguards to create a safe environment for aquatics participants and serve as First Responder in emergencies. Applicants, ages 16+, can enroll in a YMCA Lifeguard certification course.

We provide Basic Life Support, First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, and Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen during the course. Full-time or part-time shifts available with pay at $13.95/hr plus $2.19/hr for early shifts.

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.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Communication

Attention to safety

Job description

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA is seeking Lifeguards to create a safe environment for aquatics participants and serve as First Responder in emergencies. Applicants, ages 16+, can enroll in a YMCA Lifeguard certification course.

We provide Basic Life Support, First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, and Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen during the course. Full-time or part-time shifts available with pay at $13.95/hr plus $2.19/hr for early shifts.