Job Details
Location
Maret School
3000 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
This position will be based at the pool at the Swiss Embassy (2900 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008)
2024 Program Dates
Staff Orientation: June 24th - June 27th, 2024
Summer Program: June 28th - August 2nd, 2024*
*There will be no program on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day
Organizational Background
Horizons Greater Washington (HGW), an affiliate of Horizons National, advances educational equity by building long-term partnerships with students, families, communities, and schools to create experiences outside of school that inspire the joy of learning. HGW supports over 400 students in grades 1 through 9 with year-round programming and support.
Working in partnership with our families, sending schools, and host schools, HGW develops the whole child through experiences that build problem-solving skills, foster awareness of community responsibility, and instill respect for self and others. The program begins when a student enters first grade and extends until they enter ninth grade, allowing for a rewarding long-term relationship between a diverse set of learners and the nurturing staff who work with them every summer and through the academic year.
HGW applies a Positive Youth Development approach to its work and emphasizes staff practices aligned with the four domains within the Pyramid of Program Quality designed by David P. Weikert's Center for Youth Program: Engagement, Interaction, Supportive, and Safe Environment. All HGW staff strive to create an environment that is engaging, interactive, supportive, and safe to ensure that programs are meeting the needs of youth.
Position Description
HGW is seeking a passionate and energetic individual who wishes to transform children's lives as a Summer Program Lifeguard. Swimming is a core component of the Horizons model and an essential part of our overall strategy to advance equity. Students often begin the program as non-swimmers who are afraid of the water. The Summer Program Lifeguard will work to ensure all students are safe in the water.
Job Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Assistant/Site Director and/or Program Director, the Lifeguard's responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Attending orientation sessions (during the week of June 24) prior to the start of the program
- Protecting the health and safety of swimming pool patrons
- Ensure the safety of all swimmers
- Responsible for surveying the entire pool, deck, and pool areas
- Maintain a daily log of all events, activities, and incidents that may occur
- Enforcing pool safety standards for all students and staff through consistent and open communication
- Working with aquatics facility staff to ensure students are adhering to all building rules and regulations
Requirements
Job Required Skills/Qualifications - Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification (or the ability to secure such certification prior to the start of the program)
- Current American Red Cross CPR-PR/AED, First Aid for adult, swimmer and infant required
- At least 16 years of age
- Must possess good leadership and decision-making skills
- Must be certified in the International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP)
- Excellent swimming proficiency
Compensation & Schedule The pay rate for this position is $25 per hour and the schedule is Tuesday through Friday 8:30 am-12:30 pm (16 hours per week).
How to Apply Please fill out our online application which will include uploading a current copy of your resume. Applicant interviews begin after January 15, 2024. Final candidates will be subject to a reference check and criminal background screening.
Background Check Requirements All offers of employment to employees 18 or over are contingent on the successful completion of the background checks described below:
- Fingerprinting (FBI) (MD & DC)
- MD Criminal Database Background Check (MD)
- Maryland Child Protective Services Clearance (MD)
- DC Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) Child Protection Registry (CPR) (DC)
- Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Criminal Background Check (DC)
- National Sex Offender Registry (DC)
All offers of employment at Horizons Greater Washington are contingent upon clear results of the above suitability checks.
Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates immediately after acceptance of employment offer and on all employees who are promoted, as deemed necessary. Environmental and Physical Conditions The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) weights in excess of 100 pounds. The employee is required to sit or stand for long periods of time in both indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. Manual dexterity and coordination makes up more than 50% of the work period. The employee is required to be physically fit and be able to perform rescues as needed. The employee is required to physically perform all skills of a lifeguard such as frequently being in the water for long periods of time, safely walking on wet deck surfaces, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing both in person and over devices, remaining alert throughout the work shift with no lapses of consciousness, and seeing and observing all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility. The employee may be exposed to a variety of environmental elements, including dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, loud noise, pool chemicals, and other irritants. The employee may be exposed to hazards or physical risks associated with responding to aquatic emergencies. The employee interacts in close spaces and frequently with children and other staff. May be in situations which require conflict resolution occasionally dealing with distraught or difficult people. The position works in an indoor pool environment with artificial light and air.
COVID-19 Horizons Greater Washington requires that the holder of this position be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC, and as ordered by DC law. Horizons Greater Washington will review and consider requests for reasonable accommodation to this requirement and determine whether an accommodation can be provided based on the essential functions of the job. Horizons Greater Washington may require information or documentation from an employee and reserves the right to request additional information or documentation in consideration of the request for accommodation.
Horizons Greater Washington does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.