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Administrative Assistant to Development Director

Job Type: Part Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Development Director, the Administrative Assistant provides direct support for the Development Director. The schedule for this position is limited to 10 hours per week.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Creates and mails all donor thank you letters.
2. Creates and mails all donor request letters.
3. Maintain accurate database of donors and key information for the Development office.
4. Serve as support staff for fundraising campaigns, open houses and special events.
5. Performs other duties necessary for the good of the organization.

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Assistant Aquatics Director

Job Type: Full Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

With guidance from the Aquatics Director, the Assistant Aquatics Director helps to develop, organize and implement high quality, member-focused YMCA aquatics programs. Assists with the management of department activity to meet YMCA objectives. Trains, schedules and  directs staff and volunteers. Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all State, Local, and YMCA health and safety regulations. Assists with proper maintenance of pools.     Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels and facility maintenance.

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 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.

Assistant Childcare Director

Job Type: Full Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

This position supports the work of the Penobscot Bay YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA early learning programs.

IMPACT ON MISSION: To support children in a reaching their full potential by allowing them to express their talents creatively and physically in a safe, healthy and enriching early learning environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist with management of the early learning programs for the Rockport location, including the Childwatch Programs. Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities.
2. Maintain NAEYC accreditation status.
3. Assists with the recruitment, hiring, developing, and scheduling of staff and volunteers as needed. Helps Director evaluate staff performance and develop strategies to motivate staff to achieve goals.
4. Supports and budget for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality.
5. Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed. Maintain the quality rating system.
6. Assists with the management of program enrollment for all early learning programs.
7. Monitors upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment ensuring the physical environment is safe and supports healthy living.
8. Maintains proper records/department files.
9. Organizes special events for parents and children.
10. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
11. Assists with child care third party billing.
12. Provides a minimum of 10 hours of classroom coverage per week.
13. Helps facilitate monthly department staff meetings and relevant training as required by the YMCA and DHHS and Maine Roads to Quality.
14. Performs other duties as assigned for the good of the organization.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

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

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

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

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Please submit a YMCA employment application and a cover letter as to why you are interested in the position to:

Susan Howland
Director of Operations
Penobscot Bay YMCA
PO Box 840, Rockport, ME 04856
Email: showland@penbayymca.org
Fax: (207) 236-8458
No telephone calls please.

Childcare Substitute Teachers Full-Time

Job Type: Full Time - Location:

Substitute Childcare Teachers Openings

2 Full-Time Positions open in Rockport  and Rockland

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 a substitute teacher. Work available Monday through Friday 8 or 10 hour days. 

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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.

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Job Type: Part Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

Shift 5-days/week - 12pm-6pm (PT)

Primary Duties: 

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

We can work with you on which 5 days you work for a total of 20 to 29 hours per week. 

We will run our next Lifeguard Class in September so get your application in today! 

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 Morning Shifts - Start time 8am (Part-time)

Job Type: Part Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

Primary Duties: 

Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

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.

North Haven Site Supervisor

Job Type: Part Time - Location: North Haven Fitness & Wellness Center

GENERAL SUMMARY:

With guidance from the CEO and the Pen Bay Wellness Director, the North Haven Site Supervisor plans, implements, and facilitates all fitness & wellness programs on North Haven.  Works independently under general direction and is expected to determine how to accomplish tasks. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with organization’s strategic and operating plans.
• Hires, trains, schedules and supervises personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
• Maintains accurate membership records for satellite.
• Monitors daily operations to adhere to all YMCA health and safety standards and policies.
• Maintains equipment and facilities. Coordinates and schedules equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
• Conducts fitness orientations and observes and discusses individual progress with participants.
• Develops positive relationships with members and provides motivational support and guidance.
• Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Performs other duties necessary for the good of the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Group Instructors (Wellness/Fitness)
• Volunteers

Preschool Teacher (Full-time - Rockland)

Job Type: Full Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

Full-Time Preschool Teacher - Year Round Position

Do you enjoy working with preschool-aged children?  We have an immediate opening for a full-time year round preschool teacher at the Rockland Harbor YMCA Early Learning Center. This is a 5 day per week schedule Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm schedules.  Excellent benefit package, with paid time-off (80 hours in first year), 8 paid holidays, health insurance, health reimbursement account ($1,200/year), life insurance, short and long-term disability. Also as a full-time employee you are eligible for our retirement program and receive a full annual family membership (valued at $864/year).

The biggest benefit of working at the Y is the ability to make a difference in a child's life. At the Penobscot Bay YMCA no child is turned away due to the inability to pay for our programming. 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 prepare children to successfully enter kindergarten.  Come learn more about what a career at the Y can offer you.

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 Staff (Rockland & Rockport)

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 two immediate part-time openings for people who want to make a significant positive impact in the lives of our neighbors and friends. We are looking for welcoming and dependable part-time membership representatives to join our Rockport and Rockland teams. Responsibilities include greeting and checking in guests and members, taking payments, program sign-ups, facility tours and enrolling new members. Current shift openings include some weekend shifts specifically Saturdays , weekday opening shifts with a start time of 5am, multiple schedule options available. 

Positions require computer skills, the ability to multi-task, the ability to provide excellent customer service and develop relationships with our members and guests, while being able to process paperwork accurately.

This job requires the ability to put YMCA members and guests first!  Provide excellent service to members, guests, and program participants in the Y and on the phone, contributing to member retention.

• Be creative in finding ways to successfully meet member needs.
• Conduct interviews and/or tours responsive to the needs of prospective members; sells memberships.
• Builds relationships with members; helps members connect with one another and the YMCA.
• Handles and resolves membership concerns and informs supervisor of unusual    situations or unresolved issues.
• Accurately handle cash and electronic transactions and complete shift closeout.
• Utilize Daxko system to process transactions, register participants and record payments.
• Receive and warm transfer calls to other staff members
• Applies all YMCA policies dealing with member services.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the good of the association, may hand out locker keys and towels; may monitor the locker rooms as required, fill out accident reports as needed and other clerical tasks as needed.

Start the new year with a new career with the Y, make a difference in your community and give yourself a free membership as part of your employment.

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 Representative - Weekday Evenings Rockport (Full-Time)

Job Type: Full 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 two immediate openings for people who want to make a significant positive impact in the lives of our neighbors and friends. We are looking for welcoming and dependable part-time membership representatives to join our Rockport team. Responsibilities include greeting and checking in guests and members, taking payments, program sign-ups, facility tours and enrolling new members. Various shifts available, opportunity for early morning weekday hours. Positions require computer skills, the ability to multi-task, the ability to provide excellent customer service and develop relationships with our members and guests.

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.

Zumba and PIYO Instructors (Part-time)

Job Type: Part Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

Now Hiring for our Fall Program Sessions that begin after Labor Day 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Effectively builds community within the class. Modifies class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
2. Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being.
3. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
4. Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
5. Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
6. Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
7. Keeps accurate class attendance records.
8. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

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) 236-8458
No telephone calls please.