Our Caldwell YMCA is currently seeking Summer Lifeguards for the upcoming season! Our Lifeguards are responsible for creating a safe environment for aquatics participants and serving as First Responder in emergency situations.
Applicants, ages 16+, can enroll in a YMCA Lifeguard certification course. We teach Basic Life Support, Adult First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, and Emergency Use of Medical Oxygen during the course.
Schedule and Compensation:
Full Time shifts, 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday. Shift times are between 5:00am and 4:00pm.
Part Time shifts, 20 hours weekly, Monday through Friday. Weekends are required.
Starting Pay: $13.95 per hour. Additional $2.50/hr. Differential for Summer May 7th- Sept 6th or $16.45/hour. An additional $2.19/hr. for shifts between 5am and 9am.
Employee Benefits:
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12% YMCA retirement fund contribution for qualifying staff
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Professional growth and development through YMCA-sponsored trainings
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Competitive benefits package for qualifying full-time staff including a generous paid-time-off package, medical, and dental insurance
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Complimentary Membership at the YMCA
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Staff rates on programs and services
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Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment
Responsibilities:
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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.
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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.
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Develop intentional relationships and engage members in a way to help them meet the seven Cause Measurement goals.
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Adhere to Aquatics Leading Practice Manual.
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Provide appropriate feedback to participants and members as needed.
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Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff, and volunteers at assigned program areas by adhering to YMCA Lifeguarding and association lifeguard standards.
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Communicate health and safety rules and regulations to participants, parents, and volunteers.
Qualifications:
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Must be 16 years of age or older upon hire.
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Must be able to differentiate between colors (red, yellow, blue and green).
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Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
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Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
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Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:
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Basic Life Support Certification upon hire.
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First Aid Certification upon hire.
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Oxygen Certification upon hire.
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Y Lifeguard upon hire.
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.
