Treasure Valley Family YMCA
Head Lifeguard - Downtown Boise YMCA
Job Location
Boise, ID, United States
Job Description
Description
The Downtown Family YMCA opened its doors in 1964 and has since been a landmark in the Downtown Boise area. The facility has a full court basketball gym, a large cardio fitness center, multiple strength training systems and rooms, racquetball courts, a climbing wall, five fitness studios, three swimming pools, and multiple youth programming areas.
The Head Lifeguard provides leadership and influence within the program area they are working, while creating a safe, friendly and nurturing atmosphere.
Schedule:
Both Full and Part-Time positions available. Primary shifts to fill are 9:00am-noon, noon - 4:00pm and 4:00pm-9:00pm, Monday through Saturday. Benefits are available at 30 hours weekly.
Responsibilities:
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 jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.
Location: Boise, ID, US
Posted Date: 10/2/2024
The Downtown Family YMCA opened its doors in 1964 and has since been a landmark in the Downtown Boise area. The facility has a full court basketball gym, a large cardio fitness center, multiple strength training systems and rooms, racquetball courts, a climbing wall, five fitness studios, three swimming pools, and multiple youth programming areas.
The Head Lifeguard provides leadership and influence within the program area they are working, while creating a safe, friendly and nurturing atmosphere.
Schedule:
Both Full and Part-Time positions available. Primary shifts to fill are 9:00am-noon, noon - 4:00pm and 4:00pm-9:00pm, Monday through Saturday. Benefits are available at 30 hours weekly.
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 head 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.
- Function as a point person for others in the same job position.
- 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 swim 500 yards in 12 minutes or less. 400 yards is crawl and 100 must be breaststroke.
- Lifeguard Instructor Certification preferred.
- 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.
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 jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.
Location: Boise, ID, US
Posted Date: 10/2/2024
Contact Information
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