DPR staffs certified American Red Cross lifeguards year round in order to serve District residents and guests at DPR Aquatic Facilities.  In order to maintain this level of excellence DPR regularly hosts training sessions to certify those interested in becoming lifeguards.

Sessions include 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.

• See Bottom of page (Related Documents) for information regarding dates, times, locations of classes
• Register as a DPR Summer Employee (required for all lifeguard candidates)
• Contact DPR Aquatics at (202) 671-1289 to register or receive more information

Class Pricing

Standard class prices are listed below. For questions concerning lifeguard training, please contact Yarne Glascoe at yarne.glascoe@dc.gov

Lifeguard Training:

• Registration: $10
• Residents: $100
• Non-Residents: $200
• Ex: Total fee for residents would be $110

CPR/AED Training:

• Registration: $10
• Residents: $40
• Non-Residents: $75
• Ex: Total fee for residents would be $50