Senior Head Lifeguard - Downtown Boise YMCA

Ymc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Free facility access

Paid time off

Job summary

The Downtown Boise YMCA is seeking a Senior Head Lifeguard to oversee safety in the pool, deck, and Aquatics facility. This role requires leading lifeguard teams, enforcing procedures, and ensuring excellent member experiences.

Open to full-time with benefits or part-time scheduling, with weekend coverage as required. Starting pay ranges from $16 to $20 per hour, with the YMCA providing robust benefits for qualifying full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older on hire.
• Able to differentiate colors (red, yellow, blue, green).
• Pass all standard safety drills with 80% or higher.
• Able to coach and provide constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Perform active deck scanning and respond quickly to incidents.
• Serve as Designated First Responder for aquatics areas.
• Engage members with age-appropriate communication using Y voice.
• Build relationships to help members meet wellness goals.
• Follow Aquatics Leading Practice Manual and safety protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching feedback

Time management

Flexibility

Customer engagement

Education

First Aid

Oxygen

Basic Life Support

Y Lifeguard

Y Lifeguard Instructor

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Base Pay $16.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• 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 a Senior Head Lifeguardto join the team. This position is responsible for ensuring safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck and surrounding areas of the Aquatics facility. Senior Head Guards must additionally comply with all of the roles and responsibilities of Head Lifeguards.

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.

Schedule

We are currently seeking a full-time (with Benefits) or a part‑time candidate. Schedule requirements are varied and include Monday through Friday. The need to be flexible and available for weekend coverage is required.

Starting Pay: $16.00-$20.00/hour.

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 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.
• Using the Y voice attributes provide appropriate feedback to participants and members as needed.
• Build relationships with members, participants and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Age – 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 coach and give feedback in a constructive manner.
• Basic computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, time management, flexibility, organization and independent work proficiency.
• Adapt to multiple learning styles to assist in the development of staff.
• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• First Aid – Prerequisite upon hire.
• Oxygen– Prerequisite upon hire.
• Basic Life Support– Prerequisite upon hire.
• Y Lifeguard– Prerequisite upon hire.
• Y Lifeguard Instructor– Prerequisite upon hire, 90 day compliance period.

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 family) and dental insurance (50% employer-paid for family).
• Free use of YMCA facilities for immediate family.
• Generous paid-time off package, earning at the rate of 24 paid days off per year to start.

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.