Summer Academy Swim Program Support Staff

Description Overview

Horizons Greater Washington seeks enthusiastic, dedicated candidates to serve as Swim Program Support Staff during our Summer Academy enrichment program

In the application, candidates will be asked to share their preference for the following locations:

Embassy of Switzerland
2900 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008

UDC Natatorium
EB Henderson Sports Complex
4200 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008

George Washington University Mount Vernon Campus Swim Center
2100 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, DC 20007

NOTE:

Pool is accessed from Whitehaven Parkway, across from St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School

Swim Program Support Staff have a part-time schedule of approximately 10-20 hours per week within our core program hours of Monday through Friday between 8:30 and 3:00 pm.

Swim Program Support Staff Training: TBD

Staff Orientation: 06/23/2026-06/26/2026

Summer Program: 06/29/2026-07/31/2026

* There will be no program on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day on July 4th.

Horizons Greater Washington (HGW), an affiliate of Horizons National, is a dedicated leader in advancing educational opportunities by creating long-term partnerships with students, families, communities, and schools to create enriching out-of-school experiences that ignite the joy of learning for our students.

HGW supports over 400 students across grades 1–9 with robust year-round programming. Our approach is centered on whole-child development, specifically focusing on building problem-solving skills, fostering a strong sense of community responsibility, and instilling respect for self and others. By maintaining this multi-year commitment from the first to the ninth grade, HGW cultivates meaningful, long-term connections between diverse learners and dedicated, supportive staff.

Our program design and staff practices utilize a Positive Youth Development framework, prioritizing engagement, interaction, support, and a safe environment to effectively meet the needs of our youth.

The cornerstone of our work is the five-week Summer Academy, which expertly blends high-quality academics—with a specific focus on math, humanities, literacy, and STEAM—with comprehensive social-emotional learning, arts instruction, swimming, and confidence-building opportunities.

HGW seeks enthusiastic, dedicated candidates to serve as Swim Program Support Staff during our five-week summer program focusing on supporting Water Safety Instructors and aiding in swimming instruction.

• Supporting Water Safety Instructors in providing swim instruction to students
• Supporting as water watcher on deck
• Assist with transitions between swim and program transportation
• Coordinate with the Water Safety Instructor and Swim Director regarding material and swim lesson needs
• Monitoring and enforcing all health, safety, and regulatory protocols
• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness through the use of surveys and observations
• Meet regularly with Program Director, Swim Director, Water Safety Instructor, and others as needed

• Strong swimming skills and comfort in deep water. Proficiency in various swim strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke)
• Comfortable assisting others in the water
• A passion for working with young people in learning contexts, especially those designed to address disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes
• Ability to learn from feedback and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team

• Experience with swim instruction a plus
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or the ability to obtain the certification prior to the beginning of the program
• Bilingual English and Spanish

The pay range for this position is as follows:
Under 18 pay range: $15.45 to $19.00 per hour;
Over 18 pay range: $17.95 to $21.75 per hour. Candidates with valid Lifeguard certification will receive an additional $1.00 per hour in compensation.

If you acquired a Lifeguard certification between September 2025 and…