Coordinator, Lifeguard & Safety - Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA

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.

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

Schedule :

This is a full time 40 hour a week position. Schedule requirements are dependent on staffing with some weekends and evenings as needed.

Pay is $17.45-$21.81 hourly.

Responsibilities :

• 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.

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.

Benefits :

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.

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.