Lifeguards - Caldwell YMCA

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifeguard certification course offered

Job summary

The Caldwell YMCA is seeking Lifeguards to ensure a safe aquatics environment and act as First Responders during emergencies. Applicants, ages 16+, may enroll in a YMCA Lifeguard certification course offering Basic Life Support and First Aid training.

Full-Time and Part-Time shifts are available with varying hours. Starting pay is $13.95/hour plus an extra $2.19/hour for early shifts (5am–9am). A strong commitment to safety and member engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older upon hire.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors (red, yellow, blue and green).
• Must 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

Interpersonal communication

Emergency response readiness

Education

Basic Life Support Certification

First Aid Certification

Y Lifeguard certification

Job description

• Base Pay $13.95 / Hour
• Other Compensation An additional $2.19/hr. for shifts between 5am and 9am.
• Job Category Aquatics
• Employee Type Part Time - Non Exempt

Contact information

• Phone [phone] ext 675

Description

Our Caldwell YMCA is currently seeking Lifeguards to join the team! Our Lifeguards are responsible for creating a safe environment for aquatics participants and serving as First Responder in emergency situations.

Applicants, ages 16+, can enroll in a YMCA Lifeguard certification course.We teach Basic Life Support, Adult First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, and Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen during the course.

Schedule and Compensation

Full-Time shifts, 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday. Shift times are between 5:00am and 4:00pm.

Part-Time shifts, 20 hours weekly, Monday through Friday. Weekends are required.

Starting Pay

$13.95 per hour. An additional $2.19/hr. for shifts between 5am and 9am.

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.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support Certification upon hire.
• First Aid Certification upon hire.
• Y Lifeguard upon hire.

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.