Lifeguards - Downtown Boise YMCA

Ymc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% YMCA retirement fund contribution

Professional growth and development

Medical and dental insurance

Complimentary Membership

Staff rates on programs

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The Downtown Boise YMCA is seeking Lifeguards for the upcoming season to create a safe environment for aquatics participants and to serve as First Responders in emergency situations. The role supports a new downtown facility opening in December 2026, designed to foster health, wellness, recreation, and community connection.

Applicants, ages 16+, can enroll in a YMCA Lifeguard certification course offering Basic Life Support, Adult First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, and Emergency Use of Medical

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• 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

Lifeguard

Emergency response

Communication

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 Full Time 1 - Non Exempt

Contact information

• Phone [phone] ext 227
• Email [e-mail]

Description

The Downtown Boise YMCA is seeking Lifeguards for the upcoming season! Our Lifeguards are responsible for creating a safe environment for aquatics participants and serving as First Responder in emergency situations.

Opening in December 2026, the new Downtown Boise YMCA will become a vibrant destination for health, wellness, recreation, and community connection in the heart of Downtown Boise. The state-of-the-art facility will offer something for everyone. Designed to bring people together and support healthy, active lifestyles, the Downtown Boise YMCA will provide a welcoming space where individuals and families can learn, grow, connect, and thrive.

**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:

Full-Time ShiftsOR Part Time Shifts, 30-35 hours weekly between the hours of 5:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday and Weekends. Pay: $13.95/hr. An additional $2.19/hr. for shifts between 5am and 9am.

Employee Benefits:

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

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.