1-208-897-5736
25900 S Downata Rd, Downey, Idaho 83234
Lifeguard Job Poster
Lifeguarding* (15+ years old)
Lifeguards must be age 15 to apply for employment at Downata Hot Springs. Must be age 15 by the end of the lifeguard course in May.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding is ideal for people who want to work at traditional pools. The course teaches professionalism, patron and facility surveillance, victim recognition, equipment-based rescues, and caring for head, neck and back injuries. 25 hours for course + 10 hours pre-requisite swimming sessions.
2024 Lifeguard Course Pre-requisite Swim
Lifeguarding Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence
■ Swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
- Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.
■ Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
■ Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
Timed Event
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
■ Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. - The face may be in or out of the water.- Swim goggles are not allowed.
■ Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
■ Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface.
■ Exit the water without using a ladder or steps
*LAP SWIMMING IN PREPARATION FOR THE LIFEGUARD COURSE WILL BEGIN IN FEBRUARY. MUST CALL TO REGISTER TO ATTEND LAP SWIMMING CLASS
*CALL TO REGISTER OR FILL OUT A LIFEGUARD EMPLOYMENT FORM BELOW AND WE WILL EMAIL YOU THE SCHEDULE.
Full Lifeguard Course:
Cost: $99 (refundable if employment requirements are met) *TAKING THE LIFEGUARD COURSE DOES NOT GUARANTEE EMPLOYMENT AT DOWNATA HOT SPRINGS. Cost of Class– Includes certification, lap swimming and pocket mask. Attendance is required to pass the lifeguard course. $25 non-refundable deposit due the first day of lap swimming and the balance due the first day of course. No refunds after the classes have started. Taking the lifeguard course does not guarantee employment at Downata Hot Springs. Lap swimming begins February 1st and will be from 8 pm to 9 pm every Thursday night. Course schedule will be available end of February; course goes from March till May. Lap swimming will be available Friday mornings from 8 am to 10 am, and Thursday evenings from 8 pm to 9 pm starting February 1, 2024, to condition for lifeguard course pre-requisite swim.
Lifeguarding Recertification:
*Must attend lifeguard course skills dates and CPR dates to certify. Includes lap swimming in March if needed. Returning guards have the recertification fee waived.
Red Cross CPR/AED Courses:
CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED/Oxygen 2-year Re-certification:
$50 + cost of pocket mask. Bring your own pocket mask or purchase one at class for about $15.
Lifeguard course: $160 - Includes CPR, fanny pack, CPR Mask and whistle.
Lifeguard recertification: $90 + cost of fanny pack & CPR masks. (adult & infant)
CPR Recertification $60 + cost of CPR masks (adult & infant)
WSI: $225 + cost of books - May be free if commitment to teach all three weeks of lessons. Offered only to Downata Hot Springs employees or instructors teaching or Downata Hot Springs.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer: $99 + cost of CPR masks (adult & infant)
You may call with a credit card payment, Pay Pal or mail us a check payable to
Downata Hot Springs at Downata Hot Springs, P.O. Box 185, Downata Road, Downey, Idaho 83234 ● (208) 897-5736. $25 non-refundable due on the first lap swimming class or registration of course and balance due the first day of course
*Student must be 15 years of age by the last day of class which will in May 2023. WSI must be 16 years of age.
To register call 208-897-5736 or email us at info@downatahotsprings.com OR use the form below:
Job Application
All facilities will be closed April 21st to May 2nd for seasonal repairs. Pools and Restaurant will be closed.
ATTENTION - Food or drinks are not allowed into the Soaking Pools , DECKS AND DRESSING ROOMS. You are welcome to bring an EMPTY water bottle and utilize the water fill station at the drinking fountain, a sealed water bottle or purchase a water from our front desk. For your safety, alcohol and glass containers are NOT allowed NO exceptions. Thank you for your cooperation. Soaking pools do not allow splashing, diving, swimming, pool toys or rough play. The pools are for relaxation and therapy only and are classified as a therapy pool and NOT a swimming pool. No chlorination is provided in the Soaking Pools. Younger children must have a swim diaper on to use the pools. Not recommended for infants.
