Employment

posted July 30, 2024

Georgetown Prep seeks a self-motivated and ambitious fundraiser to oversee all facets of individual philanthropy through the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current parents, alumni, past parents, grandparents, and other strategic constituencies. The Director of Individual Giving will oversee the Prep Fund and will carry a portfolio of leadership annual and major gift prospects. An ideal candidate will appreciate the value of data analysis and marketing as tools to engage the community. Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement, the Director will take a strategic approach to qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting Prep’s supporters. The successful candidate will possess superior communications skills, a high degree of emotional intelligence, a positive attitude, and collaborative approach. This position requires superb organizational and interpersonal skills as well as computer-based prospect management skills. As part of a lean team, the Director will demonstrate personal accountability, will embody the values of the school, and will operate with integrity, humility, and professionalism.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the school’s annual and individual giving fundraising strategy that supports Georgetown Prep's Strategic Plan as well as the goals of the development department.
• Manage annual giving prospects and work with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Director of Parent Relations and Giving, and Director of Alumni Engagement to appropriately identify and solicit additional Annual Fund gift prospects.
• Recruit, train, and develop leadership volunteers to assist with the annual fund program in collaboration with the Director of Parent Relations and Giving.
• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing and Communications to develop and manage a robust and comprehensive Annual Fund solicitation communication schedule and ensure it aligns with all school communications; create annual fund marketing and solicitation materials for both mail and electronic distribution.
• Work with the gifts processor and other teammates to ensure accurate and complete development database records.
• Produce detailed management reports on the Annual Fund to the Development Office and the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees.
• Collaborate with the Director of Parent Relations and Giving and Director of Alumni Engagement to recruit and develop parent Annual Fund representatives for the school’s parent and alumni constituencies.
• Assist with the production of the school’s annual report.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to strategize, implement, and build constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers.
• 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.
• 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.

Interested candidates, please contact Narwhal Talent Partners:

Peter G. Hamilton | (617) 620-9268
Christian G. Henry | (857) 285-3364
search@narwhaltalent.com
All inquiries are treated as confidential.

posted January 23, 2024

Aquatics Supervisor
Summary of Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of Georgetown Preparatory School’s Aquatics Director, the Aquatics Supervisor will perform administrative, maintenance and lifeguarding duties to assist the Aquatics Director in daily operations of Georgetown Preparatory School’s natatorium. 

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in creating a professional atmosphere in adherence with industry standards, Montgomery County Health Department, and Hanley Center Natatorium’s policies and procedures
• Assists the Aquatics Director in the hiring and managing of certified lifeguards to ensure coverage of the pool at all times and a safe environment for all pool users 
• Responsible for the weekly lifeguarding schedule with assistance from the Aquatics Director and working lifeguarding shifts as needed 
• Responsible for keeping track of lifeguards' certifications to ensure they are up-to-date
• Participates and assists in the planning and execution of in-service lifeguard trainings
• Assists in maintaining the general appearance of the natatorium including the pool, surrounding deck, pump room, and equipment room 
• Provides excellent customer service and answers all questions in a professional manner
• Prevents injuries by minimizing and eliminating hazardous situations and/or behaviors in and around the swimming pool 
• Recognizes and responds to all emergency situations and provides care according to the emergency action plan of the natatorium 
• Reports maintenance and upkeep concerns to the Aquatics Director 
• Assists with general pump room tasks including, but not limited to, backwashing, cleaning strainer baskets, cleansing of chlorination line, and vacuuming of the pool 
• Responsible for maintaining daily chemical reading sheets and logging maintenance needs ● Other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age with 3 years of experience as a pool manager or lifeguard
• Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D, and/or any combination of education, training and experience to perform the duties of the job 
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, including word processing, email, and internet navigation
• Must possess current, up-to-date certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED at all times
• Required to possess a pool operator license issued by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services 
• Aquatics Supervisor must have the physical ability to perform all lifeguarding skills
• Willingness to learn and perform general pool upkeep and maintenance skills 
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor training preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule required, including early morning, evening, and weekend hours

In order to be considered for this position, interested candidates must apply through the website portal (link below), and application should include a resume and cover letter.  Information sent through LinkedIn, or email will not be considered.  No phone inquiries please.

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). 

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

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?

Apply

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.