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. Classes may be free of charge to candidates under consideration for a DPR summer position. Submission of a Preliminary Employment Application is required in order to be eligible for a fee waiver. To apply, go to the Summer Employment section of the website. Submission of an online application for summer employment will be verified prior to a fee waiver being issued. For more detail on fee waivers, please contact Cecilia Washington at cecilia.washington@dc.gov.

Lifeguard Training:

• Registration: $10
• Residents: $100
• Non-Residents: $200

CPR/AED Training:

• Registration: $10
• Residents: $40
• Non-Residents: $75