YMCA Camp Silver Creek - Lifeguard 2026

We are actively hiring great role models who are energetic, collaborative, and hard working to join the team for this summer as a camp lifeguard.

Requirements

• At least 16 years of age
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with staff, campers, and leadership
• Ability to respond appropriately to safety and emergency situations
• Completion of all training and onboarding prior to program start date or training due dates
• Must have reliable transportation to Camp Silver Creek and/or Camp Greider
• Has at least six weeks previous experience in a similar aquatic area or has completed training
• MUST BE OPEN WATER LIFEGUARD CERTIFIED or able to become certified
• Must be available during afternoons and weekends
• Must be physically capable of observing and listening for stressful situations at all times
• Must be physically capable of lifting 40 pounds
• Must be able to quickly reach a person and/or situation to prevent harm
• Swim 150 yards
• Tread water for 2 minutes without using hands or arms and be able to swim 50 yards after
• Swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7+ feet of water, swim with the brick out of the water for 20 yards and exit the water in less than 140 seconds