Senior Head Lifeguards-Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA

Our Tomlinson South Meridian 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.  

The South Meridian Branch of the Treasure Valley YMCA is unlike any other in the country. Our 60,000-square-foot facility is part of a unique collaboration that combines family recreation, education, sports, literacy, and wellness care on a single campus called “The Hill.” Hand in hand with our partners—St. Luke’s Health System, the West Ada School District, and the City of Meridian—the South Meridian Family Y will help us build A BETTER US.

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-$20.00/hr. An additional $2.19/hr. for shifts between 5am and 9am.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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 [email protected]. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.