Head Lifeguard & Deck Leader - Pool Safety & Mentorship

YMCA of Greenville; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay earned today

Free Y membership + 75% upgrade

50% program discount

12% retirement contribution

403b retirement plan

Job summary

YMCA of Greenville is hiring a Head Lifeguard for a part-time role to maintain a safe pool environment and supervise the pool area. The position leads lifeguards, enforces safety rules, and supports staff development in a mission-driven community-focused organization.

Responsibilities include rescue readiness, emergency response, and ensuring customer service excellence for members and program participants. Required Lifeguard certification, CPR/First Aid/AED, and experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 17
• Current Lifeguard Certification - American Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard
• CPR, First Aid, & AED Certification
• 2 or more years lifeguarding experience and/or equivalent experience
• Demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards
• Ability to effectively communicate and enforce policies and procedures with members, program participants, guests and staff
• Demonstrate 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 first 30-days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Pool Safety & Emergency Response: stay rescue-ready, monitor pool area, enforce rules, administer first aid and CPR as needed, file required reports.
• Deck Leadership & Operations Oversight: lead deck operations, supervise lifeguards, ensure coverage per SOPs, deliver excellent member service.
• Staff Support & Development: mentor lifeguards, support training and in-services.
• Professionalism & Conduct: maintain calm under pressure and a positive attitude.
• Other expectations: adhere to abuse risk management policies, monitor high-risk locations, follow reporting requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Policy enforcement

Communication

Customer service

Education

Lifeguard Certification (ARC/YMCA)

CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

Job description

YMCA of Greenville is hiring a Head Lifeguard for a part-time role to maintain a safe pool environment and supervise the pool area. The position leads lifeguards, enforces safety rules, and supports staff development in a mission-driven community-focused organization.

Responsibilities include rescue readiness, emergency response, and ensuring customer service excellence for members and program participants. Required Lifeguard certification, CPR/First Aid/AED, and experience are essential.