NRPA can help you prepare for the challenges ahead and boost you to higher levels in your career.

As an AFO, you know that parks and recreation is essential to communities all across the country. You also know that to give your community the best and have success, you have to stay well-trained and knowledgeable about the trends in the field.

That's where NRPA comes in. We provide our members and thousands of other AFOs access to:

• An array of professional development opportunities
• A national network of 60,000 professionals ready to share best practices
• Innovative research and trending news from the field
• Opportunities to gain leadership experience
• And much more!

NRPA knows you are already great at what you do, but we want to offer you the support of our staff, thousands of other AFOs and 60,000 fellow park and recreation professionals.

Become an NRPA Member

Or call 800.626.NRPA (6772) for assistance.

 

HOW CAN MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT YOU?

All aquatics professionals can benefit from NRPA membership. NRPA understands your needs as a professional which is why we provide our 60,000 members with assets you cannot get anywhere else.

 

"As a long-time aquatics professional and active member of my state parks organization, I was excited for the opportunity to become involved with NRPA on a national level. I am proud to be an NRPA member and AFO Instructor, and excited about future volunteer opportunities with NRPA. I will continue to educate others on the unlimited professional benefits NRPA has to offer." Jende K. Smith Aquatics Supervisor City of St. Joseph, Missouri

 

As a member, not only will you get superior learning and professional development opportunities, you will also get immediate access to these valuable benefits and resources:

A Network of Peers A network of thousands of other AFO's and 60,000 total park and recreation professionals sharing experiences and knowledge that will help you be great at what you do. Research and Data Access to national research you can use to demonstrate the value of parks and recreation to get more support and funding from your local government.  National Trends and News Parks & Recreation magazine and NRPA’s email newsletters will keep you apprised of everything happening in the field.

Special Discounts Special discounts on job postings in the NRPA Career Center, registration for the NRPA Annual Conference, the Innovation Labs, online learning opportunities, all of NRPA’s tailored professional development schools and more. Advocacy Support Advocacy support that will not only give you a more powerful voice on Capitol Hill, but also help you influence and persuade your local elected officials. Financial Support Financial support through grant opportunities and funding programs from our national partners.

And that only scratches the surface! With all these great benefits your membership quickly pays for itself.

 

Become an NRPA Member

Or call 800.626.NRPA (6772) for assistance.

 

RESOURCES FOR AQUATICS PROFESSIONALS

NRPA strives to provide education, networking, resources and certification to pool operators to ensure healthy, efficient, successful, and vibrant aquatic facilities. In addition to our Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification program, NRPA offers a wide variety of resources to certified pool operators and novices alike. Here is a sample of just some of the resources:

Fecal Incident Response Tips Poster

One of the best ways to minimize risk of fecal contamination in your pool system is by educating your staff and swimmers about the causes of recreational water illnesses. Hang up this FREE poster in your facility to help you and your staff prepare for and respond quickly to fecal contamination in your pool system.

Download 8.5" x 11" PDF poster

Download 18" x 24" PDF poster

Join NRPA to get access to even more resources!

Become An NRPA Member

Or call 800.626.NRPA (6772) for assistance.

 

 

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