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.
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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.
The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/ .
Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.
