Swim Instructor - Biddeford Maine

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Thursdays 400pm-700pm, Saturdays 830am-1200pm. Shifts and hours are subject to change.
• Location: 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.
• Maintains a high degree of emotional maturity and interpersonal skills and is committed to personal growth and skill acquisition.
• 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.
• Maintains accurate and consistent data tracking and documentation, as required.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

USD $16.75 - USD $17.25 /Hr.

Schedule

Schedule Thursdays 400pm-700pm, Saturdays 830am-1200pm. Shifts and hours are subject to change.