Certified Lifeguard & Swim Instructor - Washington D.C.: 2025-3499

Hf Hq•Washington, DC

4d•$13 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

At Headfirst, we design fun, intentional, and transformational camp experiences where every camper feels seen, known, and celebrated. Growth doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by design. Through thoughtfully planned activities and trained staff, we create what we call Headfirst Moments : when a camper tries something new, pushes through fear, and realizes, “I can do it.” Headfirst Summer Camp Certified Lifeguards supervise pool safety during swim classes. This includes assisting in swim testing for recreational swim blocks. We provide the pool policies & 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: Swimming supervision, reinforcement of safety policies and guidelines, administration of first aid and CPR, back boarding, and emergency procedures as needed Role Information 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 - 18 / hour What You'll Do Big Picture: Keep the Aquatics Area Safe and Bring a Love of Swimming to Life

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old with at least (2) years of high school completed or equivalent professional experience.
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.
Lifeguard Certification and First Aid & CPR Certification , or the ability to complete these prior to May 30

Nice To Haves

Experience: Experience is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

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
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
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 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
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
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