Lifeguard — Part-Time, Onsite

Job overview

The Lifeguard role is onsite in Port Royal, SC, and pays $13–$15 per hour. The part-time schedule is flexible, up to 30 hours per week, with multiple shifts available. The YMCA of the Lowcountry describes its mission as strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The lifeguard monitors pool areas, applies safety rules, responds to emergencies, checks equipment and pool conditions, and maintains required records. The role helps provide a safe and welcoming aquatic environment for families and community members.

What you'll do

• Maintain active pool surveillance
• respond to emergencies under YMCA procedures
• apply pool and aquatic safety rules
• maintain records
• check equipment and pool conditions
• perform chemical testing when not guarding
• follow youth boundaries and abuse reporting procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lifeguard

aquatics

pool safety

emergency response

port royal sc

ymca of the lowcountry

part-time

flexible schedule

up to 30 hours/week

$13–$15/hr

cpr/aed

first aid

red cross lifeguard

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Complimentary YMCA membership
• retirement fund participation subject to eligibility
• voluntary 403(b) contributions
• discounts on YMCA programs.

Why this role

The posting offers required certifications through the YMCA in February, March, April, and May for applicants who are not currently certified.

About the employer

YMCA of the Lowcountry is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries. Sector: 71.