YMCA Camp Greenway - Lifeguard

Essential Functions

• Supervise all pool-based aquatic activities including swim evaluations, swim lessons, free swim, and structured water activities for campers entering grades K–8.
• Maintain strict safety protocols for all aquatics programming in accordance with YMCA, Camp Greenway, and industry standards.
• Enforce pool rules and water safety policies and clearly communicate expectations to campers.
• Monitor swimmer behavior and ability, identifying potential safety concerns and intervening proactively.
• Administer first aid in the event of injury and perform water rescues as needed.
• Assess pool conditions for safety and initiate the Aquatic Emergency Action Plan when required.
• Conduct routine inspections of the pool area, deck, safety equipment, and supplies to ensure they are safe and operational.
• Complete required safety checks, incident reports, and documentation.
• Participate in daily set-up and end-of-day closing procedures for the pool area.
• Attend all scheduled Lifeguard In-Service Trainings.
• Complete all required YMCA abuse prevention and risk management trainings.
• Adhere to procedures related to supervising campers in aquatic and other high-risk activity areas.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations in accordance with YMCA protocols.
• Follow all mandated child abuse reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with camp counselors and leadership to support camper supervision during transitions to and from the pool.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Prior experience working with children preferred.
• Previous lifeguarding experience preferred.
• Patient, reliable, and attentive.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Positive, calm, and professional demeanor.
• Must be able to complete YMCA required trainings as scheduled by management.
• Maintain current Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid/AED certifications (certification may be provided to successful candidates).
• Must successfully clear FBI and state criminal background checks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain alert for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, kneel, and respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to work outdoors for the duration of the shift, regardless of weather.
• Ability to work varied schedules and multiple days/weeks during the camp season.