We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of public school students, parents, principals, teachers, and central services employees.
DCPS serves 50,000 students in the nation's capital through the efforts of approximately 4,000 educators in 118 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the preeminent urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation and a distinctive central services staff whose work supports and drives instructional excellence and significant achievement gains for DCPS students.
Under general supervision, the Specialist, Recreation (Aquatics) River Terrace is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of those using the District of Columbia Public Schools' swimming pools. The Specialist's major responsibility is to operate and guard the pool. This includes managing the chemicals, the surrounding deck area, alerting DGS when pool serivce is required, observing swimmers, enforcing regulations in the guarding of life, preventing accidents, and responding to emergencies.
This position has been designated as Safety Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests: Criminal background check; Sex Offender Registry check; Pre-employment drug and alcohol test; Traffic record check (as applicable); Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
The Recreation Specialist (Aquatics) River Terrace will report to the Principal.
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
- Either has earned an Associate’s Degree/Bachelor’s Degree or has earned at least 48 college credit hours from an accredited college or university.
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At least six months to one year of previous experience.
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Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
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Valid Lifeguard and Pool Operator Certification.
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Adapted Aquatics experience a plus.
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Knowledge of methods involved in various types of aquatics recreation activities that will enable the employee to carry out the variety of recreation assignments designed to acquaint the employee with the particular program specialty area, and to provide for development and progress toward higher levels of work.
- STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
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COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
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EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
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EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
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TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
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JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.
