Camp Greenville Lifeguard (Summer 2027)

YMCA of Greenville•Cleveland, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a Camp Greenville Lifeguard to help provide a safe and enjoyable waterfront environment for campers. The lifeguard communicates and enforces aquatics rules and supports the Waterfront Coordinator in managing and supervising waterfront and paddle sports activities, including swim tests, free swim, the Aqua Park, canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. The role also includes opening and closing the aquatics area and boathouse, maintaining equipment and work areas, and supporting cabin leaders when needed. Lifeguards are expected to serve as positive role models and help protect campers’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The position is contingent on obtaining the required certifications before June 2027.

Requirements

Hold or be willing to obtain before June 2027 a current American Red Cross Deep Water Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and AED certification; employment is contingent on certification.
Be at least 18 years old by June 2027.
Be able to communicate and enforce policies and procedures with campers and staff.
Be able to react quickly and appropriately in emergencies.
Have enthusiasm and excellent customer service skills.
Have excellent communication skills with peers and campers.
Lifeguard certification is required before being hired as a lifeguard.

Nice To Haves

Experience guarding in a waterfront setting.
Experience working in a team setting.
Canoe, kayak, or other paddle sports experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate and enforce aquatics rules and guidelines to maintain a safe waterfront environment.
Open, perform daily tasks in, and close the aquatics area and boathouse according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Provide excellent service to campers and work with participants of all backgrounds.
Maintain a clean, safe, fully stocked, and organized work area.
Handle aquatics concerns and inform a supervisor about unusual situations or unresolved issues.
Work without constant direct supervision and remain at the assigned post for extended periods.
Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a quality work environment.
Supervise campers and staff during swim tests, free swim, canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding.
Support cabin leader staff outside the program area and fill in for cabin leaders when needed.
Serve as a role model by upholding camp values and acting with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind.
Promote campers’ mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being while they are at camp.
Approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
Assist with planning, directing, and supervising safe paddle sports programming, including canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding.
Maintain and organize boathouse equipment, including watercraft, personal flotation devices, paddles, and oars.
Coordinate with the Waterfront Coordinator to ensure safe practices between waterfront and boathouse activities.
Follow policies concerning boundaries with consumers, complete required abuse risk management training, follow procedures for high-risk activities and consumer supervision, comply with mandated reporting requirements, and fulfill job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.