Spend your summer in the Blue Ridge helping make our waterfront safe for campers and staff!

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a cause-driven leader to fulfill the role of Waterfront Coordinator. This person will serve as the leader of our waterfront and all activities there, accept the ownership of running a waterfront efficiently, and guide our team of lifeguards in facilitating a safe and fun environment. The Waterfront Coordinator will live in shared staff housing. Training starts May 27th, and our season ends August 1st.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining safety of campers and staff while at the waterfront

• Follow all operation procedures and standards given

• Plan, direct, and supervise a safe and fun waterfront program

• Train staff, maintain equipment and manage supervision and safety.

• Coordinates bi-weekly in-service for lifeguards and key staff as well as camper waterfront check in.

• Support cabin leader staff when not in program area and fill in for cabin leaders at times.

• Ability to work with participants of all backgrounds.

• Serve as a role model, upholding our camp values, and working with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind at all times.

• Responsible for the health and well-being of the campers mentally, emotionally, and physically, during their time at camp

• Must approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner

  Qualifications

  • At least 20 years old by June 2026.

  • Currently Lifeguard Certified or held a certification within the last 2 years and willing to recertify.

  • CPR/First Aid Certified a part of the lifeguard certification.

  • Experience managing lifeguards in a waterfront setting preferred