Aquatics Specialist - Portland Maine

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Specialist will provide administrative and program support to the Aquatics Department, in alignment with, and support of, the YMCA of Southern Maine at Greater Portland’s priorities, protocols and values. This includes customer service, administrative duties, lifeguarding, swim instruction and more.

Location: 70 Forest Ave, Portland, Maine 04104 United States

• 1-3 years’ prior aquatics experience. Experience working with youth preferred.
• Strong swimming skills.
• Current certifications, or has the capability to obtain and maintain with YMCA support:
  
  Lifeguard: YMCA On the
• Guard II and/or American Red Cross
• Swim Lesson Instructor: YMCA V6, YMCA Swim Instructor or Water Safety Instructor preferred.
• Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and Oxygen (02).
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to welcome and include people from all dimensions of diversity.
• Proven ability to take initiative and is self-motivated. Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and databases.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with non-English speakers. Ability to speak languages other than English preferred.
• A clean record as determined through criminal background check and fingerprinting through the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.