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Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job – you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
After downloading and filling out an employment application, please scan and email to the department of your choice – contacts for each department are listed below.
Early Childhood Education Jobs
We currently have openings for ECE staff at two different locations in Auburn (view location details).
To apply at Turner Street (map), please send your application to Jennifer Merrill jmerrill@alymca.org.
To apply at Temple Shalom (map), please send your application to Jamie Westling jwestling@alymca.org.
➡️ ECE PRIMARY TEACHER
(Full-Time)
➡️ ECE LEAD TEACHER
(Full-Time)
➡️ ECE FLOATER
(Part-Time)
Handyman/Custodian Jobs
➡️ HANDYMAN/CUSTODIAN
Full-time position, 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have a broad set of technical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and fix issues efficiently as well as be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in various environments, ensuring that all areas meet our high standards of hygiene and presentation. This dual role is essential to ensuring our properties remain safe, functional, clean, and in excellent condition.
Duties for Handyman:
- Perform general repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and HVAC systems.
- Respond to maintenance requests and work orders in a timely manner.
- Inspect and identify maintenance needs and safety hazards on a regular basis.
- Report major repair needs or safety hazards to supervisor.
- Assemble furniture, repair doors, patch drywall, and perform minor renovations.
- Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Assist with seasonal maintenance tasks, such as snow removal or landscaping support.
Duties for Cleaning:
- Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, hallways, and other facility areas.
- Sweep, mop, scrub, strip, wax, and polish floors.
- Vacuum carpets and clean windows and walls.
- Collect and dispose of trash and recycling.
- Refill supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels.
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and place orders as needed.
- Ensure exterior areas (sidewalks, parking lots, entryways) are clean and safe.
Experience and Knowledge:
- Previous experience as a handyman, general maintenance, and custodial work
- Strong knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods.
- Ability to use hand tools and power equipment safely.
- Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and SDS sheets.
- Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Physical stamina and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportations preferred.
- Must pass background check.
- OSHA 10 or 30 Hour Certification preferred but not required.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Those interested in applying for the Handyman/Custodian position can email their completed application to Mary Murphy mmurphy@alymca.org.
➡️ EVENING CUSTODIAN
Part time position – shifts occur on evenings and weekends. Roughly 10 to 15 hours per week at our Health Club & Spa location (1977 S. Lisbon Rd, Lewiston). For more information about this position, or if you are interested in joining our team, please contact Kendil at kjipson@alymca.org.
Health & Wellness Jobs
➡️ GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTORS
The Y is filled with passionate leaders, thinkers, and doers, who all share a common goal to serve and make our community healthier, happier, and stronger. We are looking for someone with:
- Previous experience and training instructing group exercise classes, developing your own choreography or willingness to gain experience and develop further skills under YMCA guidance.
- Current CPR/AED/Basic First Aid Certification.
- A current professional Group Exercise instructor or Specialty Certification if applicable (YMCA, ACE, AFAA, NETA, ACSM, NASM).
If you are interested in joining our group exercise team, or for more information, please contact Kimbre Varney at kvarney@alymca.org.
➡️ LIFEGUARDS
Interested in meaningful work with a wide variety of hours? Are you a swim enthusiast or certified lifeguard with an interest in helping others? The YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston is now hiring lifeguards for part-time and seasonal positions. Our aquatics team offers a flexible schedule and consistent work. Join our experienced and professional staff and help keep our community safe!
- Current openings: mornings at HCnS / summer at OLEC (view locations).
- Part-time positions, up to 20 hours per week.
- Must be at least 15 years old.
- Lifeguard certification through American Redcross or the YMCA (preferred).
- Professional Rescuer CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (preferred).
- Must be able to comprehend and enforce all rules and safety requirements surrounding pool safety.
If you are interested in joining our lifeguard team, or for more information, please contact Nicole Oberlander at noberlander@alymca.org.
Member Services Jobs
➡️ MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATIVE
Part-time position, under 20 hours per week at our Welcome Center (front desk). Shifts are generally in the evenings. For an application to our Turner Street location in Auburn, please contact Jamie at jfaloon@alymca.org.
➡️ EVENING CUSTODIAN
Part time position – shifts occur on evenings and weekends. Roughly 10 to 15 hours per week at our Health Club & Spa location (1977 S. Lisbon Rd, Lewiston). For more information about this position, or if you are interested in joining our team, please contact Kendil at kjipson@alymca.org.
Summer Camp Jobs
For more information about Summer Camp positions, please contact Abby Fuller, Associate Director of Youth Development at afuller@alymca.org.
➡️ SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
(Full-Time, Seasonal)
➡️ SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITY LEADER
(Full-Time, Seasonal)
Swim Coach Jobs
➡️ ASSISTANT SWIM TEAM COACH
We are seeking part-time experienced and dynamic coaches to assist our Twin Cities Swim Team head coach in the preparation, planning, and operation of swim team practices and competitive meets. Coaching duties will begin in the Fall and continue through Spring of the new year.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Teach and support the mission of the YMCA.
- Assist in the development of daily workouts as assigned.
- Observe and coach participants in proper stroke techniques, based on swim level and ability.
- Attend home and away meets.
- Responsible for the safety of all participants in and about the pool areas during practices and meets.
- Consistently monitors working areas of responsibility for any violations of the code of conduct or inappropriate behaviors.
- Provides rapid and timely response to all accidents, situations, incidents and emergencies appropriately, calmly and professionally using proper techniques. Completes all Documentation in a timely manner [Incident Reports, Ouch Reports, Behavioral Reports, Mandated Reporting etc.]
- Maintain positive, professional communications and interactions with the Swim Team participants, parents’, and other coaches.
- All concerns regarding discipline, scheduling, organization, participant qualification and related matters shall be brought to the attention of the Head Coach.
- From time to time, other duties may be assigned that further the development and organizational goals of the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years of competitive swimming experience with preferably 2 years of coaching experience.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Solid competitive swim coaching experience with demonstrated technical expertise and the ability to connect with, teach and develop children of all ages and abilities.
- Prior Swim Coach experience preferred but not required.
Current USA Swimming Coach Membership (or within 60 days); To include: Foundations of Coaching 101 [new members only]; Athletic Protection Training course. - Current YMCA Certification for Swim Coaches (or within 60 days): Safety Training for Swim Coaches; or YMCA / ARC Lifeguard Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to demonstrate, instruct, observe, and critique team members in proper race starting and stroke techniques.
- Required to sit, stand and walk for extended periods during practices, dual meets, invitational meets and other situations as needed.
- Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
- Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time.
- Ability to communicate across distances in a noisy environment.
- Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time in warm, humid pool environments.
For more information about Swim Coach openings at the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston, please contact Chris Shea cshea@alymca.org.