Aquatic Specialist & Swim Instructor

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America; Maine; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Maine seeks a collaborative individual to promote healthy living and youth development. This role involves leading staff in program execution, ensuring safety, and building community relationships. Ideal candidates have 5-7 years of experience, possess CPR and First Aid certifications, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in related field.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Department Director to promote healthy living and youth development.
• Provides quality, safe programming with compliance to health and safety regulations.
• Assists the Department Director with staff recruitment and operations management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Tools

General computer skills

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Department Director to promote healthy living, social responsibility and youth development. Serves as a role model for other staff and participants.
• Collaborates with the Department Director in creating and leading staff in executing campaigns, programs and/or curriculum for the advancement of the Y while ensuring safety, licensing standards and the Y's reputation while providing the highest level of customer service.
• Partners with the Department Director in leading staff and/or volunteers in providing quality, safe programming including ongoing surveillance, compliance with health and safety regulations including rescue equipment safety, and meeting the standard of care.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with staff, participants, and community partners and connects them to the Y.
• Assists the Department Director to ensure operations are safe and clean at all times.
• Assists the Department Director with staff recruitment, communication, development, and management.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other tasks and projects as assigned.

• 5-7 years of experience in related field.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Team player, with superb interpersonal skills. An ability to work with co-workers and the public in a positive and friendly manner and resolve conflicts as needed.
• Self-starter with the ability to multitask, work independently, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
• General computer skills with the ability to effectively learn and use new software.
• 21+ years old.
• Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Certifications; Life Guard Instructor/Certified Pool Operator preferred.