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City of Portland - Aquatic Programmer II

Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

Permanent, year round, 3 full-time 30 hour/week and 1full-time 35 hour/week positions

About the City of Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department:

The Portland Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department is comprised of 160 full-time and over 250 seasonal staff dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Portland, Maine. They achieve this by operating cultural venues, running community programs (including Before and After School, Swim Lessons, and Senior Adult programs), and maintaining public buildings, waterfront infrastructure, 70 parks, 40+ miles of trails, 13 cemeteries, and 30 playgrounds. Their diverse team, including Park Maintainers, Lifeguards, Event Managers, Horticulturalists, and many others, works collaboratively to provide spaces and opportunities for social connection, recreation, and community development.

Job Summary:

The City of Portland Aquatics Division is offering a creative opportunity to engage with the community and make a difference as an Aquatics Programmer II. The Aquatic Programmer II performs aquatic work in the delivery and monitoring of aquatic classes and programs at the City of Portland's aquatic facilities. This position involves promoting and enforcing water safety. This position is responsible for instruction, direct participation, and contact with the public, school staff, community groups and other aquatic staff during aquatic programming and lessons.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans, conducts, organizes and promotes classes or programs in specialty areas such as swimming, lifeguarding, water safety, special age group work, etc.
  
• Participates in the planning and development of new programs and classes.
  
• Maintains order and discipline to ensure a safe and positive environment.
  
• May supervise and train personnel (paid or volunteers) assigned to assist in specialty classes or programs, and provide education and training in the area of water safety to qualified members of the public.
  
• Collects fees and charges, maintains records, and uses computer systems to create and manage program and attendance reports.
  
• Maintains equipment and facilities; distributes materials and supplies necessary to aquatic programming; maintains inventory of equipment; maintains records on various programs and lessons.
  
• Participate and engage with the diverse population in aquatic facilities.
  
• Work requires the use of independent judgment and initiative.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience working with children, teens, adults in an aquatic facility.
  
• Experience or training in aquatics, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities.
  
• Ability to organize, lead, teach and instruct a variety of group activities.
  
• Knowledge and ability to instruct a specific skill or skills as required.
  
• Knowledge of the basic philosophy of recreation.
  
• Ability and willingness to perform emergency First Aid, CPR/AED, and water rescues as needed, within the specific limitations of the certification.
  
• Ability to maintain order and enforce rules and regulations and to impart enthusiasm in a positive and productive atmosphere.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Must have and maintain American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification.
  
• Must have and maintain American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid Certification

Expected Hours/Schedule:
Various scheduling opportunities including early mornings, evenings and weekend swim sessions. Multiple positions available - 3 - full-time 30 hour/week and 1 - full-time 35 hour/week

Applications accepted until filled.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, CEBA Grade 9, with a starting pay range of $22.44 - $25.22/hour, based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about compensation with the City of Portland, please refer to the union specific pay plans and agreements.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits may include:

• Discounted employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
  
• Thirteen paid holidays
  
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
  
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
  
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
  
• Use of City recreation facilities
  
• Fitness Reimbursement
  
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=365&sreq=11&form=1000&desc=AQUATIC%20PROGRAMMER%20II