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Lifeguards Needed-West Boise YMCA
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What they do
A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.
$33,841 / year median in Idaho
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Our West 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. 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.
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.
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.
First Aid Certification upon hire.
Oxygen Certification upon hire.
Y Lifeguard upon hire.
Schedule:
Full Time Shifts OR 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 staffProfessional growth and development through YMCA-sponsored trainingsCompetitive benefits package for qualifying full-time staff including a generous paid-time-off package, medical, and dental insuranceComplimentary Membership at the YMCAStaff rates on programs and servicesFlexible work schedules and a family-friendly environmentResponsibilities:
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.
Oxygen Certification upon hire.
Y Lifeguard upon hire.