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Aquatics Coordinator (Full-time)

Job Type: Full Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

Position Summary:

With guidance from the Senior Program Director, the Aquatics Coordinator helps to develop, organize and implement high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatic programs.

Essential Functions:

1. Assist with the management of department activity to meet YMCA objectives.
2. Train, schedule, and direct staff and volunteers as needed.
3. Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all State, Local, and YMCA health and safety regulations.
4. Monitor and keep accurate records of all programs using the pools; reach out to local programs to develop and maintain a healthy working relationship with the community.
5. Assist in the professional development of swim instructors.
6. Assist with proper maintenance of pools. Secure and schedule pool facilities. 
7. Participate in the planning of the annual budget. Manage and implement the approved budget for lifeguarding and take appropriate action to correct variances.
8. Respond to all member and community inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
9. Must be flexible in schedule: willingness and availability to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.
10. Lifeguards, teaches swimming lessons and teaches Lifeguard Certification courses at least 4 times per year or as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Order supplies for the Aquatic Department.
• Participate in department meetings.
• Participate in YMCA special events
• Teach Lifeguarding and CPR courses, once certified.
• Perform all other duties necessary for the good of the organization.

YMCA Cause-Driven Leadership® Competencies:

Mission and Community Oriented:  Models and teaches YMCA values. Champions inclusion activities, strategies and initiatives. Ensures high-level services that differentiate the YMCA from other providers. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development and recognition.

People Oriented:  Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Builds relationships to create small communities. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Results Oriented:  Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising. Effectively creates and manages budgets. 

Personal Development Oriented:  Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change.

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Please send cover letter, resume and completed Y application to:

Susan Howland
Chief Operating Officer
Penobscot Bay YMCA
PO Box 840, Rockport, ME 04856
Email: showland@penbayymca.org
Fax: (207) 236-8956
No telephone calls please.

Camp Counselors - Summer 2020

Job Type: Seasonal - Location:

Rockland Harbor and Camden Snow Bowl Summer Camp Opportunities

Secure your summer job today!!!

Must be able to work Monday through Friday schedule from June 22 through August 21.

Come join the fun for summer 2019!  Be a positive role model to children in our community.  Camp counselors provide a safe, nurturing and positive environment for all camp participants, ensuring that campers have a fun and enriching experience.  By leading by example, counselors shall teach the campers the importance of the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.

This is a great summer job for students considering a career in education to gain valuable experience in the field. Spend your summer outdoors being active, having fun and making a positive difference in the lives on the kids in our community. 

Work daytime hours Monday through Friday with weekends off. Download our online application and apply today! 

We prefer camp counselors to have a lifeguard certification and will pay for the course for qualified applicants. Counselors with lifeguard certification earn $1 per hour more than counselors without the certification.

Print > Employment Application

Send completed application to:

Susan Howland
Chief Operating Officer 
Penobscot Bay YMCA
PO Box 840, Rockport, ME 04856
Email: showland@penbayymca.org
Fax: (207) 236-8956
No telephone calls please.

Camp Directors - Summer 2020

Job Type: Seasonal - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

Now Hiring Summer Camp Directors for Summer 2020

Must be able to work Monday through Friday schedule from June 8 through August 21.

Adventure Camp Director - Directing staff and camp activities for middle school aged children. Leading fun outdoor adventures, canoeing, hiking, exploring beaches and parks, and so much more. Work daytime hours, Monday through Friday and make a positive impact with the youth in your community. 

Snow Bowl Camp Director -  Directing staff and camp activities for children aged 7 to 11. Lead field trips three days per week, lead fun daily activities that promote activity and character development. Work daytime hours, Monday through Friday and make a positive impact with elementary aged children in your community.

Camp Directors provide a safe, nurturing and positive environment for children with a focus on the YMCA's core values of: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

• Directs and supervises camp program activities to meet YMCA objectives.
• Exemplify the YMCA philosophy in teaching to reflect a positive image, promoting the healthy growth and development of youth.
• Establish and maintain a clear line of communication with parents, campers, and other camp staff.
• Provide an emotionally and physically safe environment for campers.
• Incorporate STEM activities for children and opportunities to learn and prepare children for the next school year.
• Write weekly newsletters.
• Facilitate weekly staff meetings.
• Maintain accurate records (busing lists, accident & incident reports, field trip permission slips, group lists, camp schedules).

We are now accepting applications for summer camp directors for the summer of 2020. Please download and complete the attached application and email it to Susan Howland.

Application deadline is February  20, 2020.

Print > Employment Application

Send completed application to:

Susan Howland
Chief Operating Officer
Penobscot Bay YMCA
PO Box 840, Rockport, ME 04856
Email: showland@penbayymca.org
No telephone calls please.

Custodian (PT- Evenings M-F)

Job Type: Part Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

Custodial Position -   Monday through Friday Evenings, part-time - Rockport (Can work 3 to 5 days per week or all 5 days)

We are looking for self-motivated and dependable person who has a demonstrated ability to work independently to join our facilities team at the Penobscot Bay Y. Make a difference by working for a non-profit in your community by helping us to provide a clean facility for our community to enjoy.

Schedule: Mondays and Fridays 6:30pm - 10:30pm. Flexiblity on days of the week if needed and flexible on start and end times within an hour.

Primary Duties:

• Completes all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintains upkeep of assigned area and equipment at the Penobscot Bay YMCA and the Teen Center.  Duties include, but are not limited to, cleaning locker rooms/bathrooms, cleaning childcare center, wet and dust mopping, dusting, trash removal, window washing, painting, vacuuming, seasonal activities dealing with lawn care and snow removal, and general cleaning.

• Operates related motorized and non-motorized equipment.

• Records and reports all needed repairs; repairs as directed.

• Ensures YMCA building and property is secure during shift and report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.

• Replaces soap, paper towels, sanitizer, and other supplies.

• May set up furniture for events.

• In the winter, will shovel snow on walkways or utilize snowblower. During spring through fall may perform outside maintenance such as lawn mowing, mulching, trimming, weeding, etc.

Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license. 

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To apply, please send completed application to:

Susan Howland
Director of Operations
Penobscot Bay YMCA
PO Box 840, Rockport, ME 04856
Email: showland@penbayymca.org
Fax: (207) 236-8956
No telephone calls please.

Infant/Toddler Teacher (Full-time)

Job Type: Full Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Do you want to help children grow and reach developmental milestones?  We are looking to hire an Infant/Toddler teacher for a full-time year round position at the Rockport Y Childcare Center. This is a daytime, weekday schedule.

The greatest reward of working at the Y is the ability to make a difference in a child's life. At the Y, we embrace membership for all and believe that every child deserves a great start in life and it is our privilege to care for our communities children.

• Implements high quality age appropriate curriculum using observations, creative curriculum guidelines and goals for the classroom.
• Foster a healthy and safe classroom environment.
• Be aware of and adhere to all YMCA policies, DHHS licensing regulations, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• Facilitate age appropriate, educational lessons on a daily basis.
• Develop and maintain a healthy relationship with parents and children.
• Assist in the ongoing evaluation process needed to assess the developmental levels of children.
• Provide appropriate guidance to children in need of redirection and relate well to children of all abilities.
• Perform necessary duties to ensure children’s comfort and well being to include diaper changing and feeding.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position, to include kneeling and crawling, frequent diaper changes, picking up and carrying children and interacting with children on the floor to safely supervise children’s activities.

SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday daytime schedule, 40 hours per week

To apply for this position please submit a YMCA employment application and cover letter to Susan Howland.

Print > Employment Application

Send completed application and cover letter to:

Susan Howland
Director of Operations
Penobscot Bay YMCA
PO Box 840, Rockport, ME 04856
Email: showland@penbayymca.org
Fax: (207) 236-8956
No telephone calls please.

Lead Toddler Teacher - Rockland

Job Type: Full Time - Location: Rockland Harbor YMCA

Lead Childcare Teacher - Toddler Room

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. Help children reach their full potential by providing safe, healthy and enriching programming to support the families in our community.  Join the YMCA Childcare Team as an assistant teacher in Rockland. 

Schedule: 4 days 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, 40 hours per week

Start Date: Immediately

Job Description:

The greatest reward of working at the Y is the ability to make a difference in a child's life. At the Y, we embrace membership for all and believe that every child deserves a great start in life and it is our privilege to care for our communities children.

• Manage all classroom activity, including assistant teacher
• Plan curriculum for the classroom in accordance with NAEYC standards
• Foster a healthy and safe classroom environment.
• Be aware of and adhere to all YMCA policies, DHHS licensing regulations, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• Plan and facilitate age appropriate, educational lessons on a daily basis, create and maintain individual portfolios for each child.
• Ensure that the classrooms are arranged in a functional and orderly manner.
• Develop and maintain a healthy relationship with parents and children.
• Lead the ongoing evaluation process needed to assess the developmental levels of children.
• Provide appropriate guidance to children in need of redirection and relate well to children of all abilities.
• Perform necessary duties to ensure children’s comfort and well being to include diaper changing and feeding.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position, to include kneeling and crawling and interacting with children on the floor and to safely supervise children’s activities.

Print > Employment Application

Send completed application to:

Susan Howland
Director of Operations
Penobscot Bay YMCA
PO Box 840, Rockport, ME 04856
Email: showland@penbayymca.org
Fax: (207) 236-8956
No telephone calls please.

Lifeguards (Part-time positions 4 to 10 hours per week)

Job Type: Part Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

Primary Duties: 

Help us create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement.  

Lifeguards make so many important things happen at the Y, kids are able to have swim lessons, adults are able to exercise, rehabilitation appointments can occur, in water fitness classes, swim team and so much more. So many families, adults and children use the Y pool every single day. Come be a part of making a difference and supporting healthy living in your community. 

We are looking for lifeguards to work various part-time shifts. 

Print > Employment Application

Send completed application to:

Susan Howland
Director of Operations
Penobscot Bay YMCA
PO Box 840, Rockport, ME 04856
Email: showland@penbayymca.org
Fax: (207) 236-8956
No telephone calls please.

Part-Time Childcare Afternoon Assistant Teacher

Job Type: Part Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

The Rockport Y is looking for an assistant teacher to work part-time from 3:30 to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.  This position will work with infants through preschoolers to cover end of day care.

Previous experience working with toddlers and preschoolers, preferred.

Competitive hourly pay and free individual Y membership.

To apply, please download our  Employment Application and send completed application to:

Susan Howland
Chief Operating Officer
Penobscot Bay YMCA
PO Box 840, Rockport, ME 04856
Email: showland@penbayymca.org
Fax: (207) 236-8956
No telephone calls please.

Swim Instructor - Children's Lessons

Job Type: Part Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

Child Swim Lesson Instructor

Work afternoons between 3:00 and 6:30pm teaching children to swim.  We are willing to certify and train the right candidate. 

Print > Employment Application

Send completed application to:

Susan Howland
Director of Operations
Penobscot Bay YMCA
PO Box 840, Rockport, ME 04856
Email: showland@penbayymca.org
Fax: (207) 236-8956
No telephone calls please.

Welcome Center Representative - Rockport (Opener)

Job Type: Part Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

Are you great at making an outstanding “first” and “last” impression as members and participants enter and exit the YMCA? We have an immediate opening for the right person who wants to make a significant positive impact in the lives of our neighbors and friends. We are looking for someone to be an opener weekdays Monday through Friday. 

Responsibilities include greeting and checking in guests and members, taking payments and assisting program sign-ups. Position requires excellent computer skills, the ability to multi-task, work independently, excellent customer service skills and the ability to develop relationships with our members and guests.

Part-time: Monday through Friday 5:00am to 7:00am/8:00am (End time is flexible either 7am or 8am)

As a part-time staff member you will be eligible for a complimentary adult membership.

Please send in YMCA employment application via email or drop it off at the Y. 

Print > Employment Application

Send completed application to:

Susan Howland
COO
Penobscot Bay YMCA
PO Box 840, Rockport, ME 04856
Email: showland@penbayymca.org
Fax: (207) 236-8956
No telephone calls please.