Lifeguard & Safety Coordinator - Downtown Boise YMCA

YMCA
Hourly
$21.81
How to Apply
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The Downtown Family YMCA opened its doors in 1964 and has since been a landmark in the Downtown Boise area.
Job Description

The Lifeguard & Safety Coordinator is responsible for the lifeguard and safety operations of the aquatic center and first responder activity in the branch.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in recreation or sports management, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum six months experience in related field.
  • Must be able to differentiate between colors (red, yellow, blue and green.
  • Ability to swim 500 yards in 12 minutes or less. 400 yards is crawl and 100 must be breaststroke.
  • Excellent human relations skills and an ability to maintain position communication with staff and members.
  • Ability to address and make solid decision in emergency situations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette and computer use.
  • Prior experience of successful supervisor of staff and volunteer preferred.
Essential Functions
  • Work closely with the Director to ensure department operations are consistent with approved Leading Practices.
  • Supervise Lifeguarding staff, including hiring, onboarding, role-modeling, coaching, scheduling, certification management, and on-going development.
  • First Responder Designation.
  • Recruits and manages volunteers as needed per current Volunteer Policies and Guidelines.
  • Schedule appropriate staffing levels in the aquatics facility to meet program, special event, and open swim needs.
  • Monitor and report drill performance overall emergency response readiness of the lifeguard team.
  • Oversee the scheduling, supplies, and budget for Lifeguarding and assigned aquatic and safety classes.
Required Certifications
  • First Aid - Prerequisite of hire or 14-day compliance period.
  •  Oxygen Cert - Prerequisite of hire or 14-day compliance period.
  • Basic Life Support - Prerequisite of hire or 14-day compliance period.
  • Y Lifeguard and Y Lifeguard Instructor Certification - Prerequisite of hire or 14-day compliance period.
  • YUSA Team Leader Certification recommended.