Head Lifeguard

YMCA of Greenville • Greenville, SC

23h • $13 - $16

About The Position

The Head Lifeguard supports the YMCA of Greenville’s mission to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role maintains a safe pool environment and assures the safety of aquatic participants and staff in and around the pool in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. As deck leader, the Head Lifeguard provides support and leadership for pool-area operations.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 17.
• Current American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard Certification.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• At least 2 years of lifeguarding experience or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated lifeguarding skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Ability to communicate and enforce policies and procedures effectively with members, program participants, guests, and staff.
• Demonstrated qualities of an effective leader.
• Ability to respond quickly and properly in challenging situations.
• Complete New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, and Blood Bourne Pathogen training within the first 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active surveillance and remain rescue ready to help ensure the safety of the pool and aquatics area.
• Warn swimmers about improper activities or danger and enforce pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Administer first aid, rescue swimmers in distress or at risk of drowning, and provide CPR and/or artificial respiration when necessary.
• Know and perform emergency procedures, respond promptly to emergencies in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures, and complete related reports accurately.
• Apply pool and aquatic-area safety rules, policies, and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Lead pool-deck operations, including enforcing safety rules, supervising on-deck lifeguards, and providing customer service to members, guests, and program participants.
• Complete daily tasks according to YMCA Aquatics Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist the Aquatics Leadership Team with communicating policies and procedures, arranging lifeguard shift coverage, and conducting skill-assessment drills.
• Coach and mentor lifeguards so they are prepared to perform their duties and responsibilities.
• Attend and assist with required meetings, trainings, and in-services.
• Remain calm and objective under pressure or when challenged, while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Follow consumer-boundary policies, complete required abuse-risk-management training, follow procedures for high-risk activities and consumer supervision, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
• Carry out job-specific abuse-risk-management responsibilities; maintenance employees are also directed to keep unused rooms and closets locked and routinely monitor high-risk locations such as locker rooms and bathrooms.

Benefits

• Instant access to earned wages before payday.
• Free individual YMCA membership, with a 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% discount on programs, including childcare, personal training, sports, and aquatics.
• 12% retirement contribution once fully vested.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed