The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Head Lifeguard supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position maintains a safe pool environment and assures the safety of all aquatic participants and staff in and around the pool area in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The Head Lifeguard serves as deck leader providing support and leadership to all functions in the pool area.

Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, we offer the following benefits for our Part-time Staff:

• Work Today, Get Paid Today!!! Instant access to your earned wages before payday.
• Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, personal training, sports and aquatics.
• 12% Retirement Contribution, once fully vested.
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. 

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. 

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. 

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. 

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. 

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Pool Safety & Emergency Response

• Being “rescue ready” and maintains active surveillance to ensure safety of the pool and aquatics area.
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Knows and able to perform all emergency procedures and immediately responds to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; accurately completes related reports as required.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area to ensure a safe working environment.

Deck Leadership & Operations Oversight

• Serves as deck leader and carries out responsibilities to ensure safe and proper operations of the pool deck including safety rules enforcement, on-deck lifeguard supervision and providing excellent customer service to members, guests and program participants.
• Properly completes daily tasks according to YMCA Aquatics Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist Aquatics Leadership Team with communicating policies and procedures, ensuring lifeguard shifts are properly covered, and conducting skill assessment drills.

Staff Support & Development

• Coaches & mentors to ensure that lifeguards are prepared and equipped to properly perform duties and responsibilities.
• Attends and assists in required meetings, trainings, and in-services.

Professionalism & Conduct

• Remains calm and objective when under pressure or challenged by others while maintaining a positive attitude.

Other expectations

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
  • Maintenance Employees-ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker-rooms and bathrooms), etc.

• 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
• Complete New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, and Blood Bourne Pathogen training within first 30-days of employment.