TREASURE VALLEY FAMILY YMCA
Head, Guard - West Boise YMCA (Finance)
The Head Guard is responsible forcreating a safe environment for aquatics participants and serving as First Responder in emergency situations.
Requirements:
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.
Qualifications:
Must be over the age of 18. Successful applicants will demonstrate excellent customer service, communication, and organization skills.Current lifeguard certification required with Basic Life Support, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen Certifications. YMCA Lifeguarding certification required within 90 days.Must be able to hear noises and distress signals, remain alert while observing areas of responsibility act swiftly and respond to emergency situations.
Schedule Requirements:
We have a variety of full and part-time shifts available. All hours working will be spent actively lifeguard/leading lifeguard team. Approximate hours per week are 10-25 hours. Additionally, we also have full time positions 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 peopleregardless 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 YMCA staff must apply through their UKG 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 account.