Waterfront Lifeguard – Mountain Camp

YMCA of Greenville; South Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a dedicated Lifeguard to oversee waterfront safety for campers and staff. You will enforce aquatics rules, supervise swim tests, canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding while ensuring a fun, secure environment.

Certifications in lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and AED are required or must be obtained before June 2027; must be 18 by that date. Training opportunities may be provided by the YMCA.

Qualifications

• Deep Water
• Current lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, & AED Certification (American Red Cross) – required & must be willing to obtain prior to June 2027.
• Must be 18 years old by June 2027.
• Able to communicate and enforce policies and procedures to all campers and staff.
• Able to react quickly and properly in emergency situations.
• Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and enforces aquatics rules and guidelines to ensure a safe waterfront environment.
• Properly opens, performs daily tasks, and closes the aquatics area and boathouse each day according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provides excellent service to campers.
• Supervises campers and staff at the waterfront and paddle sports during swim tests, free swim, canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding.
• Maintains a positive attitude and contributes toward a quality work environment.
• Supports Waterfront Coordinator in ensuring safe practices and coordination between waterfront and boathouse activities.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR

First Aid

AED

Job description

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a dedicated Lifeguard to oversee waterfront safety for campers and staff. You will enforce aquatics rules, supervise swim tests, canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding while ensuring a fun, secure environment.

Certifications in lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and AED are required or must be obtained before June 2027; must be 18 by that date. Training opportunities may be provided by the YMCA.