Job Details

City of Portland - Aquatics Assistant

Position Number: 6459311
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Health - Sports Mgmt, Recreation & Leisure Studies

City of Portland - Aquatics Assistant

Parks, Recreation and Facilities

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's Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department is seeking staff to greet and direct patrons as they enter the Pool Facility. The position will provide assistance to patrons with inquiries (i.e pool hours, rules and fees) and perform various administrative duties. This position may perform tasks in the water (i.e aiding swim lessons, cleaning).

Required Skills & Experience:

A basic knowledge of swim safety skills and comfort in water up to 10 feet in depth is required.
Basic organizational, communication and customer service skills are also required.
Ability to attain American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED and/or Basic Water Rescue preferred.
Experience working with preschool children and youth is desirable.

Expected Hours/Schedule:

Flexible work hours to include early mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays. 6-10 hours a week during the school year, 20-30 hours a week during the summer months.

Applications accepted until filled.

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

Salary & Benefits:

Pay starts at $18.00/hour.

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=258&sreq=5&form=1000&desc=AQUATICS%20ASSISTANT