Lifeguards - West Boise YMCA

Our West Boise YMCA is currently seeking Lifeguards for our Morning/Day Shifts. Our Lifeguards are responsible for creating a safe environment for aquatics participants and serving as First Responder in emergency situations.

Full Time shifts, 30 hours weekly, Monday through Friday. Shift times are between 4:45am and 9:00pm.

Part Time shifts, 10-20 hours weekly, Monday through Friday:

Weekend shifts can be combined for Full Time Opportunities!

Starting Pay: $13.85 per hour.

• Additional $2.19/hour shift differential for hours worked between 5 am to 9 am.

• 12% YMCA retirement fund contribution for qualifying staff
• Competitive benefits package for qualifying full time staff including a generous paid‑time‑off package, medical, and dental insurance
• Professional growth and development through YMCA-sponsored trainings
• Complimentary Membership at the YMCA
• Staff rates on programs and services
• Flexible work schedules and a family‑friendly environment

• 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.

• 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.

• Basic Life Support Certification
• First Aid Certification Oxygen Certification
• Y Lifeguard

We accept current certifications from American Red Cross, Starguard, and Ellis as equivalent YMCA Lifeguard certifications.

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.

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