Employment

posted December 9, 2024

Staff Athletic Trainer

Job Description
Reporting to Georgetown Prep’s Head Athletic Trainer, and in coordination with the Athletic Director, will perform and oversee the daily clinical operations and ATC duties required for the Athletic Training Facility to operate as an ambulatory care and rehabilitation clinic. The Staff Athletic Trainer is required to work both independently and as part of the Sports Medicine Team. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages triage and provides clinical care to all student athletes, utilizing accepted NATA and BOC standards for quality care. This includes direct provision of care, proper documentation and reporting of care, and routine review of standing orders. This applies to and includes both immediate treatment and continuing rehabilitation and care of acute and non-acute status student athletes.
• Coordinate with Head Athletic Trainer for practice schedule and game coverage during the school year including Saturday coverage, preseasons, Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. Provide coverage for summer sports camps hosted at Prep.
• Engages in necessary and regular collaboration and case management with the Head Athletic Trainer, Team Physicians, and Director of Strength & Conditioning.
• Engages in necessary and regular collaboration and case management with the Athletic Director and members of the school and local community at large; including but not limited to school counseling staff, Academic Dean, dorm and student life staff and other school administration.
• Engages in necessary and regular collaboration and case management with parents/guardians of students and students’ individual primary medical providers and specialists.
• Follows Athletic Training Facility (ATF) Policy and Procedure as presented in ATF Policy and Procedure Manual, pertaining to operational and administrative duties and requirements for all ATF staff.
• Assists the Head Athletic Trainer in developing, implementing, and reviewing Emergency Action Plan policy, procedure, and clinical guidelines. Assists in maintenance of practice guidelines and standards of care.
• Participates in routine Athletic Training Facility operational duties including but not limited to inventory management, AED management, housekeeping, competition and practice preparation.
• Perform injury management and rehabilitation of all student related musculoskeletal injuries/sports medicine related injuries. Includes but not limited to injury prevention, concussion care and management, triage/trauma care and rehabilitation, post-operative care and rehabilitation.
• Work collaboratively with the Academic Dean with the concussion return to learn protocol.
• Implement/perform therapeutic exercise techniques for musculoskeletal injuries. Utilize manual therapy techniques including but not limited to soft tissue mobilization and joint mobilizations.
• Assist Head Athletic Trainer with CPR certification of all coaches.
• Maintain up to date credentials and certifications, as required.
• Participate in ongoing continuing education as required by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (50 CEU’s / 2 years).
• Performs duties and responsibilities in a professional manner with attention to, quality care, team collaboration and respect, open communication, clear organization, confidentiality laws, patient rights, and patient respect.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and/or Athletic Director.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Bachelors of Athletic Training or Masters in Athletic Training Preferred
• Licensed or licensure eligible as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the State of Maryland Board of Physicians.
• Two years of Certified Athletic Training Experience. Secondary High School experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, strong organization and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with the use and operation of a personal computer; experience with Electronic Medical Record (Magnus Health) programs preferred but not required.
• Current US driver’s license.
• Physically able to climb multiple flights of stairs throughout the workday.
• Physically able to walk across campus and perform emergency medical care.
• Physically able to lift at least 75 pounds. 
• 12-month contract. Salary range $55,000-$70,000, based on experience.

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO law.
 

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posted September 30, 2024

Title: Manager of Alumni Engagement
Department: Development and Alumni Relations
Reports to: Director of Alumni Engagement
Job location:  Georgetown Prep/North Bethesda, MD

Summary of Position Purpose

Georgetown Preparatory School announces the position of Manager of Alumni Engagement to manage and implement a comprehensive alumni relations program for the School. The manager will be responsible for assisting the Director of Alumni Engagement and the Alumni Board with the strategic vision and leadership of its alumni body of over 5,700, with a particular emphasis on identifying, engaging and cultivating alumni.

The manager will assist the Director in managing all functions of alumni relations, including working in partnership with the Alumni Board to craft and execute an Alumni base annual plan; planning and running special events designed for alumni; and implementing services and activities that engage alumni and encourage participation in the life of the Georgetown Prep community.

The Manager is a member of the Development and Alumni Relations team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and promote alumni programs that support Georgetown Prep's Strategic Plan as well as the goals of the Development and Alumni Relations office;
• Establish and build relationships with alumni, locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally as appropriate; maintain regular communication with alumni via direct contact, GP LinkedIn Group, GP Connect, electronic newsletters, alumni web pages, and print publications;
• Oversee and grow Prep’s alumni platform via GP LinkedIn Group, GP Alumni Instagram, and GP Connect, as the main sources of information and engagement for alumni;
• Manage Georgetown Prep Wedding communications, serving as the main contact for alumni and coordinating announcements, invitations, and messages; Oversee the "In Memoriam" email distribution, ensuring respectful and timely notifications to relevant class groups when alumni or their relatives pass away. Draft appropriate messages and collaborate with internal teams to honor the deceased and support the Prep community;
• Perform duties for the Georgetown Prep Little Hoya Golf Classic, securing corporate sponsorships and distributing information to the course director;
• Support team as needed with accurate and complete alumni database records, capture contact, biographical and career information of alumni via surveys, projects (e.g. alumni directory), print and electronic correspondence, website, etc.;
• Serve as the on-campus point of contact for the Georgetown Prep Alumni Board and identify future volunteers for the committee;
• Directly correspond with Prep’s Communications & Marketing team to facilitate Alumni Spotlight stories, quarterly Alumni Digital Newsletters, and GP- approved apparel for Development sponsored events;
• Assist the Director in managing the GP Business Network Series / current student Business Club, Little Hoya newspaper alumni introductions, and the Student Alumni Association;
• Support the Director’s partnership with the Admissions Department to spearhead the introduction of alumni involvement in the admissions process as appropriate;
• Recruit alumni volunteers and manage and direct programs in which they are involved;
• Serve as the on-campus contact person for alumni, parents, and others interested in information, services, tours, and programs related to alumni;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Alumni Engagement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• Experience in alumni relations, development and/or a related field is a plus;  
• The demonstrated ability to strategize, implement, and build constituency programs and activities;
• Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment;
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information;
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines;
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated personal solicitation experience;
• Creativity in implementing new programs and ideas through various platforms to alumni, students, and/or parents;
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of database research and maintenance; experience with Veracross a plus;
• Ability to work with students, as well as volunteers of all ages;
• Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends as warranted;
• Familiarity with Catholic and Jesuit education is a plus.

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws.

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posted September 18, 2024

Georgetown Preparatory School, the nation's oldest Jesuit high school, is currently seeking a Theology teacher for the current 2024-25 academic year. All applicants should be practicing Roman Catholics and have a degree in Theology. Applicants must be enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and willing to teach as a member of a team, in conjunction with the other Theology department members. The ideal applicant will also have experience with and appreciation for the Jesuit model of education, and the desire to train and care for the whole student in accordance with the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis.

Georgetown Preparatory School, located outside Washington, D.C. and founded in 1789, is an independent, Jesuit, college preparatory, residential and day school for young men in grades 9-12. Enrollment is 490. Average class size is 16. Georgetown Prep requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as the willingness to contribute to the co-curricular program.

All interested candidates should submit the following and apply online below:

1. A letter of interest to Headmaster, John Glennon
2. Resume
3. A response to the following: Describe your philosophy of education and explain how you hope to put it into practice as a member of the Georgetown Prep faculty. (Maximum Response: 1000 words)

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Georgetown Prep offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package (including Health, Disability, Sick and Vacation leave, 403B retirement plan with match, and a variety of other employee valued benefits).  We are a fully-vaccinated campus for COVID-19 and do require the vaccine as a condition of employment for this position.

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws.

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During our busy school year and summer camp months there will be times when extra drivers are needed to occasionally fill some sports activities and field trip transportation schedules.

If you are interested in part-time/ occasional opportunities in driving a minibus or if you want to get your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to drive a Georgetown Prep School bus, please send an email with your interest to transportation@gprep.org

Georgetown Prep is currently seeking a full-time Literacy Support Specialist. This is a full-time position and reports to the Headmaster. This position will be focused on academic support and skill building among the Georgetown Prep student population. As such, the ideal candidate will have direct experience working with students on literacy and reading skills at the high-school level in a rigorous, college-preparatory liberal arts curriculum. The candidate should be comfortable addressing literacy concerns within all disciplines of the academic program. This position additionally will serve as a resource and liaison for campus-wide literacy development efforts, and as such will have excellent communication skills, a collaborative work style, and will aim to build good rapport with faculty and students alike. 

Georgetown Prep requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as a willingness to contribute to the co-curricular program. This position also requires that a candidate be available in the afternoon and early evening hours to support students outside of the school day proper.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource to students:
  • Develop a system to diagnose and address literacy challenges among students.
    • Work closely with faculty to intervene with students facing academic challenges due to literacy skills.
  • Prescribe and implement programs to build skills for students who enter Georgetown Prep with weak literacy skills.
  • Prescribe and implement programs to build skills for students who struggle with the Prep curriculum.
    • This should include one-one-one, small-group, and class-level interventions for students.
• Serve as a resource to faculty:
  • Provide internal and external professional development opportunities to build faculty literacy development skills.
  • Build capacity for teaching research skills across the curriculum.
• Help to build positive culture and buy-in among faculty and students for our collective work of developing college level reading, writing, and verbal communication skills across the school.
• Oversee print and electronic resources of the Saul Library. 
• Collaborate with the English department and the students of the National Honors Society to oversee the Writing Center.
• Other job-related duties as required. 

Desired Experience/Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or earned Doctorate in Literacy Education or a related field 
  Experience with students of diverse learning backgrounds and learning challenges
  • Must include teaching experience in the high school classroom
• Experience working with faculty to build and support literacy skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills

How to apply:
All interested candidates should submit:

1. A letter of interest 
2. Resume
3. In 1000 words or less describe your vision for this role as Georgetown Prep's first Literacy Support Specialist

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Georgetown Prep offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package (including Health, Disability, Sick and Vacation leave, 403B retirement plan with match, and a variety of other employee valued benefits).  We are a fully-vaccinated campus for COVID-19 and do require the vaccine as a condition of employment for this position.

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws. 

The Alumni Service Corps is a ten-month program (August to June) for young Georgetown Prep graduates who are dedicated to service and community life. Participants work on campus and live in the residential dorms. In addition to housing, Georgetown Prep provides meals, medical insurance, and a modest salary.

ASC members work in a variety of roles at Prep, in the classroom, in Campus Ministry, in Residential life, in athletics, in extracurriculars, etc. Work assignment depends on an individual’s degree work and experience and Prep’s needs. Their work is complemented by a community and spiritual life program called Magis.

Bear Altemus '13 recently wrote about his experience as an Alumni Service Corps member. Read his reflection.

 

Why Join the ASC?

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Part-Time Lifeguard

Georgetown Preparatory School has immediate openings for year-around lifeguards. 

The pool, located in the Hanley Center for Athletic Excellence, opened in 2006, offers premier, collegiate-level facilities that are used year-round for athletic competitions, sports practices, and recreational activities. It includes a basketball arena, four full-size practice courts, a 200-meter indoor track, a double-ring wrestling room, a fitness center, and a state-of-the-art pool with a diving well.

This position reports to the School’s Aquatic Director and Hanley Center for Athletics Excellence General Manager, and performs lifeguarding duties as required.

Examples of Duties

• Prevents injuries by minimizing and eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors in and around the swimming pools.
• Remains alert and provides constant and thorough surveillance of area of responsibility.
• Recognizes and responds to all emergencies.
• Administers first aid and CPR when needed.
• Provides emergency care.
• Enforces and abides by all facility and pool rules and regulations.
• Provides excellent customer service by directing swimmers, instructors, coaches, and GP faculty and students to proper lanes, locker rooms, etc., provides answers to questions, and maintains a safe, clean, and friendly environment.  
• Keeps all CPR, Lifeguarding Training, and First Aid certifications up-to-date and current at all times.
• Assists in maintaining the general appearance of the aquatic area including pool, surrounding deck, pump room, and equipment room
• Supports the Aquatic Director and Hanley Center staff and performs related duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Lifeguards must possess a current, up-to-date certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Community First Aid or equivalent. 
• Lifeguards are responsible for keeping all required certifications up-to-date and current. Lifeguards must posses the physical ability to perform all required lifeguard duties and pass in-service training drills.

Education and Experience

• Must be 16 years or older; no previous experience necessary.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous lifeguarding experience and customer service experience.  Possession of current, Montgomery County Pool Operator’s license or equivalent.

Special Requirements

• Lifeguards may be required to work for special events, weekends, and holidays. 

To apply for a lifeguard position, please send your resume to:  ccody@gprep.org

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws.