Water Front Supervisor Ipswich YMCA Summer Programs

Job Title:

Waterfront Supervisor – Ipswich YMCA Summer Programs

Locations:
Camp Dory (Essex, MA), Camp Cidermill (Rowley, MA), and the Ipswich YMCA Water Park

Age Requirement:
Must be 21 years or older

Are you an experienced lifeguard ready to step into a leadership role? This summer opportunity builds real‑world management skills and stands out on your resume.

The Ipswich YMCA is seeking a Waterfront Supervisor to lead and support waterfront operations across our summer camps and YMCA water park. This role ensures a safe, well‑run, and enjoyable aquatic experience for all campers, members, and staff.

• Supervise and support a team of lifeguards, modeling best practices at all times
• Ensure swimmer safety by enforcing YMCA policies and emergency procedures
• Manage lifeguard schedules to ensure proper staffing and coverage
• Actively lifeguard as needed and provide on‑deck leadership
• Oversee daily operations of outdoor pools and water park areas
• Ensure compliance with YMCA standards, Board of Health codes, and safety regulations
• Document and report incidents promptly and accurately
• Collaborate with leadership staff to maintain a safe and positive waterfront culture

• Previous lifeguarding experience required
• Strong interest in leadership, supervision, and team development
• Ability to act independently with sound judgment in emergency situations
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow‑through skills
• Confidence managing staff and enforcing safety expectations
• Desire to take on responsibility and contribute to a mission‑driven organization

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Current certifications required:
  Lifeguard, Pro CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration.
• Minimum of 3 years of lifeguarding experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to respond to an emergency within 10 seconds in accordance with YMCA protocols.
• Must be able to demonstrate all lifeguard skills and continuing care skills on demand.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently while modeling professionalism and best practices for staff.

• Must be prepared to work in inclement weather and perform all lifeguard and continuing care skills regardless of environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, glare, and precipitation.
• Requires high levels of concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly recognize and respond to emergency situations.
• Must be able to see, hear, and identify aquatic emergencies.
• Ability to lift, support, and remove individuals from the water as necessary.

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran’s status, or sexual orientation.