Swim Instructor - Freeport 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 Monday's-Thursday's from 400PM-630PMSaturday's from 830AM-1130AM *Shifts and hours are subject to change.
• Location: 14 Old South Freeport Road, Freeport, Maine 04032 United States
• This is an evergreen role, meaning we are always accepting applications for this position due to ongoing hiring needs.
• Provides quality and timely guidance, instruction and support to all members through proper instruction in group settings.
• Edits 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.
• 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

• A criminal background check is required and may include fingerprinting through the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), prior to hire.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

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

Pay

USD $17.00 - USD $17.00 /Hr.

Schedule

Monday's-Thursday's from 400PM-630PMSaturday's from 830AM-1130AM *Shifts and hours are subject to change.