Head Lifeguards The YMCA of Northern Colorado is hiring a Head Lifeguard. You will serve as the friendly hawk that keeps our members safe and our aquatics team on the ball. Schedule can include up to 28 hours per week during the year and up to 40 hours per week during summers.
Salary Range: $18.50-20.25/hour depending on experience and availability. In addition, we offer a +10% differential for bilingual staff who test as fluent in Spanish and English.
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The YMCA was founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1844. But today, we are The Y, an association that values and is made stronger by its diverse people. At the YMCA of Northern Colorado, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.
Are you ready to be our friendly hawk? You might be a good candidate if:
You have the common sense and problem-solving skills to help our aquatics leadership manage staffing and overall facility operations. You understand what it means to be a leader, and you are ready for the responsibility of supervising fellow guards. You can communicate to staff, members and program participants in a professional, positive tone. Always. You handle complaints and criticism with grace and charm, and you know when to communicate with the aquatic's leadership about problems and concerns. Basically, you like people and you want to help them. You are an awesome Lifeguard. It's OK, you can brag. You are good. Real good. You not only have all your certifications and years on the stand, but you possibly even have some management or leadership experience. You love the idea of being part of an organization that makes a difference in your community. You love that your work saves lives, and that feeling makes you smile each and every day you come to work. Requirements/Qualifications: Current ARC/YMCA Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR-PR Certifications Current Oxygen Administration Certification Minimum 18 years of age Blood Borne Pathogens within 30 days of being hired New Staff Orientation within 30 days of being hired All Employees receive a free individual membership and anyone working 10+ hours receives a free family membership , 50-100% off our programs and if eligible, we contribute the equivalent of 10% of your salary to the YMCA Retirement Fund .
Full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 3 weeks of paid vacation, 88 hours of paid sick time, and 8 paid holidays per year. Free YMCA programs include: after-school programs, Camp NOCO traditional day camp, youth sports, learn to skate, and swim lessons. Discounted YMCA programs include: preschool, YMCA Camp Santa Maria overnight camp, personal training, and specialty summer camps. The Y offers generous medical, dental, and vision benefits. We provide long-term disability and life insurance at no cost to full-time employees.
Part-Time employees also receive paid sick time at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
USD $18.50 - USD $20.25 /Hr.
