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Treasure Valley Family YMCA
Senior Head 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 Senior Head Guards to join the team. This position ensures safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck and surrounding areas of the aquatic's facility. Senior Head Guards must additionally comply with all of the roles and responsibilities of Head Lifeguards. Serving over 20,000 active youth, adult, and family members, the West Branch of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA helps members lead a healthier, happier life. Facility amenities and features include six fitness studios, three racquetball courts, full-court basketball gym, youth activity center, climbing wall, 50-meter swimming pool, and training pool.
Designated First Responder.
Engage members and participants in effective, age-appropriate communication. The down guard will actively engage with and encourage members during swim tests and lessons.
Develop intentional relationships and engage members. Adhere to Aquatics Leading Practice Manual.
Provide professional and appropriate feedback to participants and members as needed.
Build relationships with members, participants and volunteers.
Promote teamwork and cooperative effort.
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.
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.
Schedule:
This is a full-time position at 40 hours weekly. Schedule requirements are Monday through Friday, with potential for nights and weekends as needed. Starting Pay is $16.00- 20.
Benefits:
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.
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. The down guard will actively engage with and encourage members during swim tests and lessons.
Develop intentional relationships and engage members. Adhere to Aquatics Leading Practice Manual.
Provide professional and appropriate feedback to participants and members as needed.
Build relationships with members, participants and volunteers.
Promote teamwork and cooperative effort.
Qualifications:
Age- Must be 18 years of age or older upon hire.
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.
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
First Aid- Prerequisite upon hire.
- Prerequisite upon hire.
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- Prerequisite upon hire.
- Prerequisite upon hire, 90 day compliance period.