Swim Instructor - Freeport Maine

YMCA of Southern Maine; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Discounted Programs

Retirement after eligibility is met

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HRA

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

The YMCA of Southern Maine in Freeport, ME is seeking a part-time swim instructor to develop and deliver safe, enriching youth and family swim programs under the direction of the Program Director.

This evergreen role invites applicants with a passion for youth, completion of required certifications, and a commitment to safety. The YMCA emphasizes inclusion, strong relationships, and flexible program support, with benefits including membership and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older and able to work with youth.
• Certifications including CPR/AED/First Aid, Emergency O2 and Redwoods Child Safety Training (or within 30 days).
• Completion of Principles of Youth Development and Swim Instructor prerequisites before shifts.
• Detail oriented, reliable, punctual, and able to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and instruct safe, enriching youth and family swim programs.
• Provide quality guidance and instruction in group settings to members.
• Assist with special Y activities and events and support programming.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety during program time and incidents as needed.
• Promote Y mission, inclusivity, and positive relationships within the community.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Education

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Emergency Oxygen

Principles of Youth Development

Youth Swim Lesson prerequisites

Swim Instructor class

Redwoods Child Safety Training

Job description

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.

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.

• 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, effective and creative instruction for individuals at all levels.
• Programming - Provides quality and timely guidance, instruction and 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 to child’s swim class, or child, as interested. Provides effective individual supervision and encouragement during program time. Regularly supports programming by teaching swim lesson, assisting with 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 and timely manner 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 - Maintains a 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 and timely response to all accidents, situations, incidents and emergencies appropriately, calmly and 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 -Maintains accurate and consistent data tracking and documentation, as required.

• 16 years of age or older.
• Experience working with youth, 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 within 30 days of hire).
• Detail oriented; extremely reliable, dependable, and punctual.
• Ability to travel locally.
• A criminal background check is required and may include fingerprinting through the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), prior to hire. This will be paid for by the YMCA of Southern Maine.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

USD $16.75 - USD $17.25 /Hr.