Lifeguard - Seasonal Summer 2025

YMCA of Upper Palmetto; South Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lifeguard to ensure the safety of swimmers and maintain a welcoming pool environment. This role involves supervising aquatic activities, enforcing safety regulations, and providing first aid when necessary. With a focus on teamwork and communication, the ideal candidate will embody the values of the YMCA while contributing to a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all patrons. If you are passionate about aquatics and committed to making a difference in your community, this position offers the perfect opportunity to grow and thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old with a current Lifeguard Certification.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of facility patrons and maintain surveillance of the pool area.
• Enforce facility policies and respond to inquiries from patrons.

Skills

Lifeguarding

CPR

First Aid

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Lifeguard Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under supervision of the Aquatics Director or Head Lifeguard and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the lifeguard is responsible for supervision of swimmers during recreational and fitness swims; administers First Aid, exercises control of the swimmers and maintains all safety and sanitation procedures according to the policies of the Upper Palmetto Aquatics Department and State Swimming Pool Operations Codes. The Lifeguard will assist the Aquatic Director with various branch activities such as special events and other activities that occur on various occasions.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safety of facility patrons
• Maintains a constant surveillance of the pool area
• Enforces all of the facility’s policies, rules and regulations
• Responds to patron inquiries and concerns as well as provides branch information as needed
• Inspects the aquatic facility on a daily schedule and reports unsafe conditions and equipment to supervisor
• Completes records and reports regarding the following:
• Water chemistry
• Incidents and accidents
• Maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff
• Participates in all staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Conducts aquatic facility maintenance as assigned
• Maintains a safe, clean, well-supervised pool area that welcomes participation
• Team work is promoted and demonstrated
• Communicates aquatics programs, rules and regulations
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 15 years old
• Must have a current nationally recognized Lifeguard Certification, including: American Red Cross, YMCA, ILTP Ellis, Starguard, and Boy Scouts of America Lifeguarding Certification. If not American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified, must complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard course in the first 120 days of employment.
• Current certification in the following:
• Professional CPR
• First Aid
• O2 (If you do not currently have this certification, must obtain within 30 days of hire or at first available training)
• Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Must have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA
• Physical requirements include walking, carrying, sitting, seeing, hearing, crouching, lifting (25 pounds), pushing, kneeling, standing and speaking
• Must be able to accomplish the following:
• Remain alert, with no lapses of consciousness
• Sit for extended periods including in an elevated chair
• Communicate with others immediately when responding to an emergency
• Hear noises and distress signals
• Observe all assigned areas of the pool or water park
• Perform all needed rescues, resuscitation and survival skills
• Think in abstract, solve problems, make quick decisions