Swim Instructor - Biddeford

YMCA of Southern Maine; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free personal membership

Earned Paid Leave

Generous program discounts

Mentoring and retirement programs (403

Y Retirement when eligible

Training, certification and career/adv

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HRA

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

YMCA of Southern Maine is seeking an energetic swim instructor to develop and deliver youth and family swim programs across multiple Maine locations. You will align with our safety standards, promote inclusivity, and provide supportive, creative guidance to participants.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliable scheduling, and a commitment to the YMCA mission while offering ongoing training and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older.
• Experience working with youth preferred.
• Certifications including: Professional Rescuer, CPR/AED/Basic First Aid, Emergency O2.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, engaging instruction for youth swim lessons.
• Teach and supervise groups, assisting with special YMCA activities as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean program environment and report incidents as required.
• Foster inclusive, respectful relationships and promote the YMCA mission.
• Keep accurate records and communicate effectively with participants and families.

Skills

Youth program experience

Punctual

Job description

Overview

This position will work under the direction of the Program Director to develop and instruct safe, enriching and effective youth and family swim programs that meet the needs of participants and the community.

Schedule:

• Tuesday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
• Wednesday: 4:00pm - 6:30pm
• Thursday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Location:

70 Forest Ave Portland, Maine 04104 United States

14 Old South Freeport Road Freeport, Maine 04032 United States

3 Pomerleau Street Biddeford, Maine 04005 United States

This is an evergreen role, meaning we are always accepting applications for this position due to ongoing hiring needs.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective employees are notified that the YMCA of Southern Maine may engage in electronic monitoring of employees. "Electronic monitoring" is defined as the collection of information on an employer's premises concerning employees' activities or communications by any means other than direct observation, including the use of a computer, telephone, wire, radio, camera, electromagnetic, photoelectronic, or photo-optical systems.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including safety, security, compliance, and operational management.

Responsibilities

• Inclusion- Honors the YMCA of Southern Maine’s Promise Statement. Models a commitment to equity and inclusion. Creates a safe environment that helps all feel welcome and respected. Promotes feelings of mutual respect, acceptance, and appreciation. Supports people with unique experiences or points of view to share their perspectives. Provides safe,effectiveand creative instruction for individuals at all levels.
• Programming– Provides quality andtimelyguidance,instructionand support to all members through proper instruction in group settings. Educates adult members on current relevant principles, practices and research, and healthy lifestyle information as relevant tochild’sswim class, or child, as interested. Provides effective individual supervision and encouragement during program time. Regularly supports programming by teaching swimlesson,assistingwith special Y activities and events, and other duties as needed.
• Leadership– Is a collaborative, engaged, and active participant in our Association, including communicating in an effective andtimelymanner and making sound decisions.
• Relationship Building– Develop positive, authentic relationships within the Y that lead to greater awareness of the Y’s mission and impact, growth in number of people served, as well as revenue. Listens and expresses self effectively and with an understanding of the needs of a particular audience.
• Personal Growth– Maintains a high degree of emotional maturity and interpersonal skills and is committed to personal growth and skill acquisition.
• Operations & Safety-Maintainsa professional and clean environment, including equipment and surrounding work areas. Ensures all equipment is in working order and, if applicable, maintenance records are properly documented; reports any concerns to supervisor. Provides rapid andtimelyresponse to all accidents, situations,incidentsand emergencies appropriately,calmlyand professionally using proper techniques and completes incident reports as needed.
• Mission Advancement- Is an advocate for the Y by promoting our cause. Supports philanthropy by increasing awareness about the annual campaign within the Y community.
• Data Tracking & Documentation–Maintainsaccurateand consistent data tracking and documentation, asrequired.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older.
• Experience working withyouth,preferred.
• Certifications including:
  • Professional Rescuer, CPR/AED/Basic First Aid, Emergency O2.
  • Successful completion of Principles of Youth Development, Youth Swim Lesson V-6 prerequisites and Swim Instructor class.(Required prior to working shifts as a swim instructor)
  • Redwoods Child Safety Training(or within30 daysof hire).
• Detail oriented; extremely reliable, dependable, and punctual.
• Ability to travel locally.
• A criminal background check isrequiredand may include fingerprinting through the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), prior tohire. This will be paid for by the YMCA of Southern Maine.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete allphysicalrequirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

PT -

• Free personal membership
• Earned Paid Leave
• Generous program discounts
• Meaningful assistance programs like mentoring and retirement (403(b) and Y Retirement when eligible)
• Training, certification and advancement opportunities

FT -

• Free Family Membership
• Discounted Programs
• Retirement after eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
• HRA
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance

Posted Salary Range

USD $16.75 - USD $17.25 /Hr.