Aquatic Instructors for DPR Recreation Centers

The District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking qualified Aquatic Instructors to provide professional instruction and supervision at various recreation centers across the jurisdiction. This procurement opportunity, identified by contract ID 66c8598d829eb5d869071cf0, focuses on recruiting skilled professionals to deliver aquatic programming and ensure safe, effective swimming lessons and water-based activities. The primary deliverables include providing structured swimming instruction, maintaining participant safety, and implementing age-appropriate aquatic curriculum for diverse community members. Potential instructors must possess current lifeguard certification, swimming instruction credentials, and demonstrated experience working with various age groups and skill levels. The solicitation was initially posted on September 11, 2017, with a proposal submission deadline of September 25, 2017, indicating a relatively tight procurement timeline. Evaluation criteria are likely to emphasize professional qualifications, teaching expertise, safety protocols, and ability to engage participants effectively in aquatic environments.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available information, the District of Columbia typically encourages participation from local, small, and disadvantaged business enterprises in its procurement processes. The contract appears to be structured for individual instructors rather than comprehensive organizational bids, which may provide opportunities for diverse candidate pools. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget ranges were provided in the original solicitation details. The procurement seems designed to maintain and expand aquatic programming across DPR recreation centers, suggesting potential for ongoing or multiple instructor selections. Given the nature of recreational aquatic instruction, successful candidates can likely expect part-time or seasonal engagement with compensation potentially aligned with instructor certification levels and teaching experience.