The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Aquatics Division provides residents and visitors of the District with safe, well-maintained aquatic facilities and programs that offer a diverse and comprehensive scope of water related activities.   DPR Aquatics offers residents of all ages and abilities a variety of high-quality programming from aqua-aerobics and swim instruction to scuba and water polo. 

 

Become a DPR Lifeguard
DPR accepts applications throughout the year from individuals 15 years and older who want to work as a certified American Red Cross lifeguard with DPR.  DPR offers training which includes conditioning exercises and complete American Red Cross lifeguard training in three areas: Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) / AED (Automated External Defibrillator) for the professional rescuer. 

 

For more information or to register, visit Become a DPR Lifeguard or contact DPR Aquatics at (202) 671-1289.