Headfirst Summer Camps
Certified Lifeguard & Swim Instructor - Washington D.C.
Headfirst Summer Camps, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Certified Lifeguard & Swim Instructor - Washington D.C.
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$13.00/hr - $17.75/hr The Position
Headfirst Summer Camp
Certified Lifeguards & Swim Instructors
balance time supervising pool safety as a lifeguard and teaching swim classes. This includes, writing home to parents about camper's progress in the pool, and assisting in swim testing for recreational swim blocks. We provide the pool policies, instructional swim curriculum & daily camp schedules along with all equipment for a successful day at the pool but need you to bring camp to life with your enthusiasm and eye for safety.
Camper Ages
3-12 years old
Activities Include
As a
lifeguard
swimming supervision, reinforcement of safety policies and guidelines, administration of first aid
and
CPR, backboarding, and emergency procedures as needed
As a
swim instructor
blowing bubbles, floating on front and back, swim strokes, kicking, adding breaths to strokes, jumping into the pool, recreational free swim
Schedule
In-season (late June through mid August): 7:45 am – 3:30 pm Monday – Friday Pre-season (early June): select weekends for training and site preparation
Compensation
$13 - $17.75 / hour
What You'll Do
Big Picture: Keep the Aquatics Area Safe and Bring a Love of Swimming to Life Supervise swimming activities and ensure that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed and understood by both campers and staff, with retraining as needed Administer first aid in the event of injury, rescue swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administer CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary Teach small groups of 4 to 6 campers in pre-written instructional swim curriculum, implementing Headfirst-specific swim level expectations and adaptations Complete thorough, timely, and accurate written weekly individual camper swim reports based on the week's activities Implement Headfirst's safety protocols on supervision, bathrooms, emergency policies, and pool safety procedures Attend in-season safety trainings and consistently strive for personal growth in learning swim instruction and improving first responder skills Execute morning and afternoon carpool as a key player, welcoming each family to camp by name with fantastic dance moves and coordinated carpool procedures Nurture Physical, Social & Emotional Safety Work directly with campers to support them in their emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on exploration and developmentally appropriate activities Get to know each camper's individual swim needs and encourage developmentally and individually appropriate growth in swim skills Represent Headfirst for Families & Facility Partners Represent the Headfirst brand daily to families at carpool and to school facility partners throughout the summer by being enthusiastic, helpful, hands-on, and in uniform Actively participate in our efforts to take care of our camp facility and community Be an Active Member of the Camp Team Arrive on time, communicate schedule changes promptly, be a loyal and consistent team member who shows up for the campers and your team Be flexible with your assignment and open to supporting other programs on site Handle the Curveballs Practice resiliency and arrive with a "How Can I Help?" mentality that puts camper experience and team success at the forefront through problem solving and trying new things About You
Must be at least 16 years old with at least (2) years of high school completed or equivalent professional experience.
Experience
Experience in swim instruction is preferred, but not required (we will teach you!) Must Be Able To
Swim and be in a swimming pool for extended periods of time. Work around small children including, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs for the full day. Work in hot and outdoor environments while actively supervising campers and participating in dynamic activities for extended periods of time. Lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally. Committed to adhering to Cell-Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones in a locked pouch for the duration of your shift. Required Certification
Lifeguard Certification and First Aid
CPR Certification
, or the ability to complete these prior to May 30, 202
Note
Certifications are
Required
by the first day of camp – plus, you'll be eligible for our lifeguard certification bonus!
Headfirst Summer Camps is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusivity across our Headfirst community, and we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups and those who might need reasonable accommodation to apply. Seniority level
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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Certified Lifeguard & Swim Instructor - Washington D.C.
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Headfirst Summer Camps Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Headfirst Summer Camps provided pay range
This range is provided by Headfirst Summer Camps. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$13.00/hr - $17.75/hr The Position
Headfirst Summer Camp
Certified Lifeguards & Swim Instructors
balance time supervising pool safety as a lifeguard and teaching swim classes. This includes, writing home to parents about camper's progress in the pool, and assisting in swim testing for recreational swim blocks. We provide the pool policies, instructional swim curriculum & daily camp schedules along with all equipment for a successful day at the pool but need you to bring camp to life with your enthusiasm and eye for safety.
Camper Ages
3-12 years old
Activities Include
As a
lifeguard
swimming supervision, reinforcement of safety policies and guidelines, administration of first aid
and
CPR, backboarding, and emergency procedures as needed
As a
swim instructor
blowing bubbles, floating on front and back, swim strokes, kicking, adding breaths to strokes, jumping into the pool, recreational free swim
Schedule
In-season (late June through mid August): 7:45 am – 3:30 pm Monday – Friday Pre-season (early June): select weekends for training and site preparation
Compensation
$13 - $17.75 / hour
What You'll Do
Big Picture: Keep the Aquatics Area Safe and Bring a Love of Swimming to Life Supervise swimming activities and ensure that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed and understood by both campers and staff, with retraining as needed Administer first aid in the event of injury, rescue swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administer CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary Teach small groups of 4 to 6 campers in pre-written instructional swim curriculum, implementing Headfirst-specific swim level expectations and adaptations Complete thorough, timely, and accurate written weekly individual camper swim reports based on the week's activities Implement Headfirst's safety protocols on supervision, bathrooms, emergency policies, and pool safety procedures Attend in-season safety trainings and consistently strive for personal growth in learning swim instruction and improving first responder skills Execute morning and afternoon carpool as a key player, welcoming each family to camp by name with fantastic dance moves and coordinated carpool procedures Nurture Physical, Social & Emotional Safety Work directly with campers to support them in their emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on exploration and developmentally appropriate activities Get to know each camper's individual swim needs and encourage developmentally and individually appropriate growth in swim skills Represent Headfirst for Families & Facility Partners Represent the Headfirst brand daily to families at carpool and to school facility partners throughout the summer by being enthusiastic, helpful, hands-on, and in uniform Actively participate in our efforts to take care of our camp facility and community Be an Active Member of the Camp Team Arrive on time, communicate schedule changes promptly, be a loyal and consistent team member who shows up for the campers and your team Be flexible with your assignment and open to supporting other programs on site Handle the Curveballs Practice resiliency and arrive with a "How Can I Help?" mentality that puts camper experience and team success at the forefront through problem solving and trying new things About You
Must be at least 16 years old with at least (2) years of high school completed or equivalent professional experience.
Experience
Experience in swim instruction is preferred, but not required (we will teach you!) Must Be Able To
Swim and be in a swimming pool for extended periods of time. Work around small children including, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs for the full day. Work in hot and outdoor environments while actively supervising campers and participating in dynamic activities for extended periods of time. Lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally. Committed to adhering to Cell-Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones in a locked pouch for the duration of your shift. Required Certification
Lifeguard Certification and First Aid
CPR Certification
, or the ability to complete these prior to May 30, 202
Note
Certifications are
Required
by the first day of camp – plus, you'll be eligible for our lifeguard certification bonus!
Headfirst Summer Camps is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusivity across our Headfirst community, and we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups and those who might need reasonable accommodation to apply. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Other Industries Restaurants Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Headfirst Summer Camps by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Lifeguard” roles.
Certified Lifeguard & Swim Instructor - Washington D.C.: 2024-3240
Lifeguard - Montpelier Community Association
Fitness Instructor - Aquatics Department
Water Fitness Class Instructor I, II, III (Swim Center)
Substitute Lifeguard - Aquatics Department
Lifeguards and Pool Managers – Arlington, Virginia
Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Pool Manager)
Lifeguard – Bethesda, Maryland
Lifeguard – Hyattsville, Maryland
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Summer Lifeguard – Washington, DC
Lifeguard – Beltsville, Maryland
Lifeguard – College Park, Maryland
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