Working at the Y, you have the opportunity to strengthen communities and change lives, including your own. No matter what role you take on at the Y, you'll show up each day with the satisfaction of knowing your contributions are helping to empower young people, improve health and well-being, and inspire action in your community. Working side by side with diverse leaders with different backgrounds, perspectives, and strengths, you'll discover new ways to connect with your community, find your purpose, and fuel your passion every day!

Head Lifeguards make a difference in our facilities every day by ensuring the safety of participants and the community. As a Head Lifeguard, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, be a part of an amazing team, and be a role model to both staff and participants.

Differential Pay:
All lifeguards (including head guards and senior head guards) will earn a 10% wage differential from Jan 7- Sep 6.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and function as a point person for lifeguards during assigned shift.
Mentor and assist with training and development of lifeguards.
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.
Serve as First Responder in emergency situations.
Ensure program facility and equipment is ready for use and deemed safe.
Administer swim tests to participants according to association guidelines.
Maintains records of pool chemical readings and follow appropriate procedures.
Monitors pool usage and follows established procedures regarding ratios.
Completes incident and accident reports as required.
Performs routine maintenance of the pool and surrounding areas, to ensure safety and cleanliness.
Attends and participates in in-service sessions within association standards.
Follow established procedures to ensure positive relationships with program partners
Promote inclusivity and community amongst participants and other staff members.
Stay informed of aquatic program offerings and cross promote when appropriate.

Qualifications:
In order to maintain the safety and quality our Aquatics programs, all YMCA Aquatics positions require valid aquatics certifications. The YMCA is currently covering the cost of required lifeguard certifications with Basic Life Support, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen Certifications. If you need to obtain certification, we are here to support you through your journey! Shortly after receiving your application, our Aquatics Leadership Team will contact you to discuss the certification process.

Schedule:
We have a variety of full and part-time shifts available.

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.

Application Process:
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 YMCA staff must apply through their UKG (Kronos) account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended. Previous YMCA staff may email their updated resume and cover letter to jobs@ymcatvidaho.org with the name of the job they are applying for in the subject line or apply through their existing UKG (Kronos) account.