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City of Portland - Aquatic Programmer I (22.50 Hours/Week)

Position Number: 6459180
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Health - Sports Mgmt, Recreation & Leisure Studies

City of Portland - Aquatic Programmer I (22.50 Hours/Week)

Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

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

The mission of Portland Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department is to enhance the quality of life through people, parks, and programming while creating lasting memories for the people of Portland and its visitors.

The Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department is made up of a team of 160 full-time staff, and 250+ seasonal and on-call staff who work together to improve the quality of life in Portland, Maine.

Our staff creates opportunities for social connection and community development by operating and programming our City cultural venues such as Merrill Auditorium and Portland Expo, and running community programs such as our popular Before and After School programs, Swim Lessons, Basketball Leagues, Therapeutic Recreation, and Senior Adult programs. By maintaining our City public buildings, waterfront infrastructure, piers, and our network of 70 parks, 40+ miles of trails, 13 Cemeteries, and 30 playgrounds, we provide places where people can come to connect, exercise, recreate, and create community. Our staff operates community centers, pools, Portland Skatepark, Riverside Golf Course, Troubh Ice Arena, and 2 municipal stadiums where we host youth and adult sports, 3 minor league sports teams, and community events.

Our team of staff is comprised of Park Maintainers and Lifeguards, Event Managers and Child Care Workers, Horticulturalists and Arborists, Food Service Workers and Ice Arena Operators, Park Rangers and Project Managers, Golf Pros and Custodians, Referees and Electricians, Coaches and Trades Workers, Playground Technicians and Plow Operators, Cemetery Maintainers and Theater Techs, along with support staff in Human Resources, Finance, and Admin. Even though the job titles and tasks of our individual staff members vary widely, we all work side by side, day in and day out, to make Portland a better place to live and visit.

Job Summary:

The City of Portland Aquatics Division is offering an opportunity to engage with the community and make a difference as a Lifeguard! Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of our guests and staff in and around the Portland pools. Promising candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to promote safety and work well in a team environment. Prior experience working with preschool children and youth is desirable.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility is monitoring the safety and well-being of program participants of all ages in an aquatic area.
Set-up and takedown of program areas as well as planning and conducting classes. General cleaning after programs.
Maintains equipment and supplies.
Collects aquatic program fees and charges using proper cash handling procedures and computer systems.
Maintains a safe environment for program participants and other employees.
May perform emergency First Aid, CPR/AED, and water rescues, as needed, within the limitations of the specific certification.
Informs supervisor of problems and/or needs as they arise.

Required Skills & Experience:

Experience working with children, teens, adults in an aquatic facility.
Good customer service skills and ability to work with a diverse population.
Ability to maintain order and enforce rules and regulations and to impart enthusiasm in a positive and productive atmosphere.
Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of a variety of aquatic activities. Ability to direct such activities. Ability and willingness to learn a variety of additional aquatic activities.
Ability to exercise good judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, program participants, school staff, and the general public.
Ability and willingness to perform emergency First Aid, CPR/AED, and water rescues, as needed, within the limitations of the specific certification.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Must have and maintain American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid Certification, and
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred.

Expected Hours/Schedule:

Flexible scheduling opportunities are based off of scheduled lessons and may include early mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Applications accepted until filled.

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

Salary & Benefits:

CEBA Union position – Grade 5 – Salary rate starting at $19.53/hour.

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

City benefits 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
Fitness reimbursement
Use of City recreation facilities
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=331&sreq=11&form=1000&desc=AQUATIC%20PROGRAMMER%20I%20(22.50%20HOURS/WEEK)