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LIFEGUARD (PART-TIME) at Marimn Health

Marimn Health Plummer, ID

JOB DESCRIPTION

Come work for Marimn Health - voted one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest every year since 2018 and Modern Healthcare's Family Friendliest Employer in 2020!

Fantastic benefits, flexible schedules, paid holidays and ability to choose vacation times!

Your employer paid benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision for employee and all legal dependents.
  • 401(k) plan with 10% employer match after 1 year of employment.
  • Employer paid life insurance.
  • Short and long term disability.
  • Generous PTO with the ability to earn additional personal days.

Please note that this position is in Plummer, ID. Carpool opportunities are available.


QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or G.E.D. required, individuals currently enrolled in school or a GED program will be considered. Must have the following current certification: Lifeguard Certification, First Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent i.e. Ellis & Associates, BSA) and Lifeguard Instructor certification. If the applicant does not hold a Lifeguard Instructor certification, one must be obtained within the first six month of hire. This position will be involved in teaching classes and/or lessons. Must be able to pass lifeguard skills test as a part of the selection process.

ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Hearing: within normal limits with or without use of corrective hearing devices.
  • Vision: adequate to read 12-point type with or without use of corrective lenses.
  • Must be able to verbally interact with staff, clients and public.
  • Manual dexterity of hands/fingers for writing and data entry.
  • Performs swimming rescues to patrons in distress including approaching, breaking holds, and carrying people, which may require the removal of the patron from the water.
  • Standing 75% of the day.
  • Walking 80% of the day.
  • Pushing up to 60 lbs.
  • Pulling up to 60 lbs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Efficient and confident when using rescue or safety equipment. Wears lifeguard uniform, fanny packs and carries rescue tube at all times.
  • Ensures pool and Wellness Center policies are being followed and enforces these when needed, being consistent and fair at all times.
  • Be a role model to all patrons, especially our youth.
  • Courteously assists members with questions or problems, providing exceptional customer service at all times.
  • Knows and promotes aquatic programs to all students and members.
  • Knows daily schedules.
  • Completes administration tasks such as, but not limited to, returning phone messages, maintaining records and reports, including chemical testing, waist bag, whistle, incidents reports and facility usage, in a thorough and timely manner.
  • Attends facility staff meetings as required, serves on assigned committees and prepares reports as requested.
  • Follows procedures for scheduling. The employee communicates changes and fulfills responsibility in shift coverage.
  • Responsible for compliance with all policies and procedures; especially aquatics opening and closing procedures and MOD.
  • Instructs all ages and levels in any area of Aquatic exercise or other WC/ CC departments.
  • Completes cleaning assignments; follows written procedures for any bodily fluid discharge.
  • Performs daily chemical tests as outlined in Aquatics Department procedures.
  • Reports any ongoing problems to the supervisor immediately.
  • Follows defined Rotation when patrons are in the water or on deck, maintaining visual contact at all times.
  • Keeps deck areas clear.
  • Responds immediately in an emergency to prevent further or more serious situations.
  • Assists with Lifeguard and other certification courses and in house training as assigned.
  • Makes sure the classes run properly.
  • Responds to assignments in a timely manner and communicates with the supervisor when timelines cannot be met.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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Typical mid-level pay: $34k for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$34k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$25k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $45k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
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Constrained
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

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Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+6%
10yr growth
Typical: No formal educational credential

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024