City Of Portland - Aquatic Programmer II - Part Time (30 Hrs)

City Of Portland Aquatic Programmer II Part Time (30 Hrs)

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 Aquatics Division is offering a creative opportunity to engage with the community and make a difference as an Aquatics Programmer II. The Aquatic Programmer II performs aquatic work in the delivery and monitoring of aquatic classes and programs at the City of Portland’s aquatic facilities. This position involves promoting and enforcing water safety. This position is responsible for instruction, direct participation, and contact with the public, school staff, community groups and other aquatic staff during aquatic programming and lessons.

Duties & Responsibilities

Work requires the use of independent judgment and initiative. Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of our guests and staff in and around the Portland pools. Promising candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to promote safety and work well in a team environment. Prior experience working with preschool children and youth is desirable.

Required Skills & Experience

Previous experience, training and education in aquatic activities. Knowledge of human and child development. Multilingual preferred.

Necessary Special Requirements

American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification. Must have and maintain American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid Certification, and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification.

Expected Hours/Schedule

Flexible scheduling opportunities are based off of scheduled lessons and may include early mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Applications accepted until August 22nd, 2025. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits: CEBA Union position Grade 9 Salary rate starting at $22.00/hour. The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include: Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives Thirteen paid holidays Sick, vacation, and personal leave Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances Choi