Do you know how to swim and have the desire to serve the community by keeping our swimming pools safe this summer?  If the answer is “yes,” the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has a job for you!

Please join DPR on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington DC. At the Fair, over 150  summer lifeguard positions will be available. We are looking for dependable people who meet the following qualifications:

Lifeguard  [$11.50 per hour]

Qualifications:

• At least 16 years of age
• Must possess good leadership and decision-making skills
• Ability to work well with the public
• Must be certified in the International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP) – No cost training will be provided

Responsibilities:

• Must ensure the safety of all swimmers
• Respond to emergencies as required
• Must always wear the uniform provided to him/her and arrive at the workplace 10 minutes before the allotted time
• Responsible for surveying the entire pool, deck and pool areas
• Enforce all pool rules and keep other pool staff alert of hideous or potential hazardous situations
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and quality of the pool water and carry out other duties as assigned
• Must work well with other aquatics and site staff


You must appear in person at the Fair in order to qualify for no-cost training. For more information on Lifeguard positions, please visit:

http://summer.dpr.dc.gov