Job detail
Aquatics Specialist - Portland Maine
YMCA of Southern Maine
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/17/2026
Location
Portland, Maine
Salary
$19 - $20 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The aquatics specialist provides administrative and program support to the aquatics department, assisting with scheduling, swim lesson coordination, and customer service. Responsibilities also include actively guarding, teaching swim lessons, performing water chemistry tests, and ensuring operational safety protocols are followed.
Requirements summary
Candidates need 1-3 years of prior aquatics experience, strong swimming skills, and must maintain current certifications for lifeguard, swim lesson instructor, aed, and oxygen. Strong relationship-Building, organizational, decision-Making skills, and proficiency in microsoft office are also required.
CommunicationCustomer ServiceOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingSchedulingComputer SkillsInitiativeTeachingRegistrationDecision-MakingAdministrative DutiesSafety EnforcementLifeguardingSwim InstructionWater Chemistry
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Days
- Disability Benefits
- HRA
- Discounted Programs
- Free Family Membership
- Retirement after eligibility is met