Lifeguard - NEW Summer Pay Rate - Downtown Boise YMCA

Treasure Valley Family YMCA; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Treasure Valley Family YMCA is seeking Lifeguards for their Downtown Boise location. Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of aquatic participants and responding to emergencies. This role offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, and opportunities for professional growth through YMCA-sponsored trainings.

Benefits

Complimentary Membership at the YMCA

Flexible work schedules

Competitive benefits package

Professional growth and development

12% YMCA retirement fund contribution

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older upon hire.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe environment for members and participants.
• Engage members in effective, age-appropriate communication.
• Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff, and volunteers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Calmness in emergencies

Job description

Lifeguard - NEW Summer Pay Rate - Downtown Boise YMCA

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Treasure Valley Family YMCA provided pay range

This range is provided by Treasure Valley Family YMCA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$13.65/hr - $13.65/hr

Apply Now as a Lifeguard! Our Lifeguards are responsible for creating a safe environment for aquatics participants and serving as First Responder in emergency situations. Check out the benefits of being a YMCA Lifeguard at https://ymcatvidaho.org/dive-into-your-career/

Schedule and Compensation

• Full Time Shifts, 35 hours weekly, Monday through Friday. Shift times are between 5:00am and 4:00pm.
• Part Time Shifts, 10-20 hours weekly, Monday through Friday:
• 9:00am-Noon
• Noon-4:00pm
• 7:00pm-9:00pm
• Weekend shifts can be combined for Full Time Opportunities!
  
  

Starting Pay: $13.65 per hour.

• Additional $2.50 per hour May 7th- September 6th!
• Additional $2.19/hour shift differential for hours worked between 5 am to 9 am.
  
  

Employee Benefits

• Professional growth and development through YMCA-sponsored trainings
• Complimentary Membership at the YMCA
• Staff rates on programs and services
• Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment
• Competitive benefits package for qualifying full-time staff including a generous paid-time-off package, medical, and dental insurance
• 12% YMCA retirement fund contribution for qualifying staff
  
  

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.
  
  

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.
  
  

Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Oxygen Certification
• Y Lifeguard
  
  

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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