Help NRPA develop curriculum, become an instructor, or set minimum requirements so that others have the same opportunities and meet a set of standards that better themselves as well as the park and recreation field as a whole. Learn more about the NRPA education volunteer opportunities below.
 

Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions (COAPRT): The national body that accredits Baccalaureate programs in parks, recreation, tourism, and related professions.

Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA): The national body that accredits park and recreation agencies.

National Certification Board: The national oversight body for the administration and supervision of a national certification program for recreation, park resources, leisure services, and other related park and recreation personnel.

Education Training and Professional Development Committee: Advise the association and staff on education, training and professional development programs within the Knowledge and Learning Department.

Research Advisory Committee: Serve as a conduit between researchers, academics, professionals, and the general public with regard to existing and proposed research.

Aquatic Facility Operator Certification Committee: Act as the oversight body for the implementation of the Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification program and future certification related to aquatics.

Aquatic Facility Operator Curriculum Committee: Create and maintain the curriculum for the Aquatic Facility Operator training course based on the Aquatic Facility Operator manual.

Aquatic Facility Operator Examination Committee: Develop AFO examination questions, monitor and evaluate test results, modify and improve test questions, assist in updating criteria and conducting the job analysis used as the basis for the exam.

Certified Park and Recreation Professional Certification Committee: Provide guidance to the NCB related to the CPRP certification program and practices to develop consistent standards for the CPRP certification program based on the national standards.

Certified Park and Recreation Professional Examination Committee: Develop examination questions, monitor and evaluate test results, modify and improve test questions, assist in updating criteria and conducting the job analysis used as the basis for the exam.

Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification Committee: act as the oversight body for implementation of the Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification program and future certification programs related to playground safety.

Certified Playground Safety Inspector Curriculum Committee: Create and maintain the curriculum for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector training course based on the ASTM Standard F1487 and CPSC Handbook publication #325.

Certified Playground Safety Inspector Examination Committee: develop examination questions, monitor and evaluate test results, modify and improve test questions, assist in updating criteria and conducting the job analysis used as the basis for the exam.

Certification Advocates: Coordinate with NRPA staff for scheduling and planning speaking opportunities with conferences, universities, and agencies to communicate the benefits of being certified.

Directors School Instructor: Provide the highest possible level of practical and academic course instruction, have presentation experience, and evaluate, recommend and guide the development of the School curriculum.

For more information or to volunteer please contact us.

Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions (COAPRT)          COAPRT@nrpa.org

Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA)          CAPRA@nrpa.org

Certification Programs (CPRE, CPRP, CPSI, AFO)          certification@nrpa.org