The primary purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive and safe open recreational programming in the NBSRC pool and environs and must include the knowledge and training required to hire, train, supervise and evaluate the lifeguard staff for Campus Recreation. This position will assess, evaluate and implement risk management procedures as needed and will create and implement safe and effective group and individual aquatics, safety and Campus Rec-wide instructional programming. Typical hiring range for this position is $45,000.00 to $48,000.00 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Please review the Coordinator, Aquatics and Safety job description for more information.
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, Sports Medicine or a related field and typically 1 or more years’ experience in aquatic management/pool supervision and safety programming/supervision in a collegiate, community, or private environment.
- Demonstrated ability to be dynamic and self-motivated and ability to supervise a large staff and foster continuous process/quality improvement in the staff. The individual must enjoy participating in a collaborative work environment with student learning as the focus.
- Demonstrated student-client centered philosophy and approach. Must also be able to interact easily with members of the University community and articulate the role of fitness and wellness in a university setting.
- The desired individual must possess outstanding supervision, communication and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to work positively and professionally with community and college members.
- Ability to travel regularly within the State of Maine, normally requiring a valid driver's license
Preferred:
- Master’s degree.
- Certifications: Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Training, WSI Instructor/Instructor Training, CPR, First Aid, AED Instructor/Trainer, Certified Pool Operator.
Other Information:
To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on July 14, 2026.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Kristie Deschesne.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, Sports Medicine or a related field
- One or more years' experience in aquatic management/pool supervision and safety programming/supervision in a collegiate, community, or private environment
- Demonstrated ability to supervise a large staff and foster continuous process/quality improvement
- Demonstrated student-client centered philosophy and ability to interact with university community
- Outstanding supervision, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel regularly within the State of Maine and possess a valid driver's license
- Master's degree
- Certifications such as Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Training, WSI Instructor/Instructor Training, CPR, First Aid, AED Instructor/Trainer, Certified Pool Operator
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