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Assistant to the Childcare Director

Job Type: Full Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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. Helps to develop and implement high quality YMCA Childcare 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 & Rockland locations, including the Childwatch Programs. Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities.
2. Assists with classroom coverage in Rockport and Rockland and covering for teacher and Childcare Director Personal Time Off.
3. Maintain NAEYC accreditation status.
4. Assists with the development, and scheduling of staff and volunteers as needed. 
5. Supports and budget for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality.
6. 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.
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. Provides a minimum of 20 hours of classroom coverage per week.
10. Helps facilitate monthly department staff meetings and relevant training as required by the YMCA and DHHS and Maine Roads to Quality.
11. Performs other duties as assigned for the good of the organization.

Print > Employment Application

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.

Before School Care Program Staff

Job Type: Part Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

We are looking for one person to join our Before Care Team. The Penobscot Bay YMCA's Before School Program provides early care for school aged children from 7am to 8:40am Monday through Friday. The bus stops at Before Care each morning and the staff is responsible for putting the children safely on the bus each morning. This position will run from now until the end of the school year, with the possibility of resuming these duties in the fall. If you are looking for more hours we can combine this position with another part-time role in childcare to increase the weekly hours.

Competitive Swim Director / Head Coach

Job Type: - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

Competitive Swim Director / Head Coach

Position Summary:

Join the Penobscot Bay YMCA, one of the fastest growing YMCAs in Northern New England. Live on the beautiful coast of Maine, surrounded by abundant nature resources, great schools and modern YMCA facilities. Established swim team with nearly 100 swimmers and a history of high achieving athletes. We are looking for a high energy professional to bring passion to the pool deck each day and share that love for swimming with our athletes.

Job Description:

Penobscot Bay YMCA is seeking a successful and proven Competitive Swim Director / Head Coach. Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, this individual is responsible for the management of the swim team in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the YMCA of the USA, USA Swimming and the Penobscot Bay YMCA. The person filling this position needs to possess knowledge of competitive swimming and be able to utilize various instructional techniques based on age and ability. This individual is expected to form positive relationships, mentor as appropriate and effectively communicate with coaching staff, swim team members, parents and the Penobscot Bay YMCA Community in general. The successful candidate must have a vision for growth and be willing to work within the Aquatics Department and community to develop a larger, year-around competitive swim program.

Essential Functions:

Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.

¨ Hires, trains, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.

¨ Monitors team activities to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.

¨ Plans and monitors all aspects of training and competition, including swim team practice and meet schedules. 

¨ Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

¨ In conjunction with the Aquatics Director, develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.

¨ Assists in YMCA and Swim Team fund raising activities and special events.

¨ Effectively communicates to all competitive swimming stakeholders including; participants, parents, assistant coaches, members and fellow Y staff members.

¨ Compiles and manages program statistics and data. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.

¨ Create and implement developmentally appropriate training programs for all swim team athletes.

¨ Instruct swim lessons and stroke development clinics.

¨ Creates and maintains a positive, supportive team environment, where all athletes grow and develop into healthy young adults.

Cause-Driven Leadership® Competencies

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. 

 APPLICATION DEADLINE : Job will remain open until suitable candidate is found.

Full- Time Assistant Childcare Teacher

Job Type: Full Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Do you enjoy working with toddler and preschool aged children?  We have an immediate opening for a full-time childcare teacher at our Rockport Childcare Center. Monday through Friday daytime schedule.  Excellent benefit package, with paid time-off, paid holidays, health insurance, health reimbursement account, life insurance, short and long-term disability.

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 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
No telephone calls please.

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.

Full-Time Lead Preschool Childcare Teacher

Job Type: Full Time - Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Do you enjoy working with preschool-aged children?  Do you want to help children get ready for kindergarten?  Are you creative? Do you love to help children discover new things?  We have an immediate opening for a full-time year round preschool teacher at the YMCA Childcare Center. This is a daytime, Monday through Friday schedule.

The best benefit 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 prepare children to successfully enter kindergarten.

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 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

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. Wiling to train the right candidates.

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.

Teen Center Staff Opening

Job Type: Part Time - Location: Teen Center

Job Description: 

Provides a safe and positive environment for youth who attend the Teen Center, through direct supervision, role modeling positive behaviors (mission & values) and maintaining open and direct two-way communication with the Program Coordinator. 

Schedule:

Monday through Friday 2:30pm - 6:00pm.

The Teen Center is closed when school is not in session. This position will begin on September 4, 2018 from now through the last day of school for CRMS for the 2018-19 school year.

Complimentary use of YMCA facilities in Rockport and Rockland with part-time employment.

Click here to download the YMCA Employment Application

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.