After 27 years of transformative leadership with the Desert
Recreation District (DRD), General Manager Kevin Kalman has
announced his retirement, with his final day set for July 12,
2025.
Elevate Your Every Day with DRD is an inspiring new health and wellness video series designed to help you embrace small, meaningful changes that make a big impact. Over the coming months, DRD will roll out a collection of engaging and informative videos focused on walking, hiking, exercising, hydration, creative expression through art and music, nutritious eating, and staying active.
Do you love working with kids?
DRD wants YOU this summer!
We’re hiring Paraeducators and Recreation Leaders for awesome part-time jobs—perfect for graduating high school seniors and college students (18+).
Make a difference, have a blast, and get paid for it!
Be age 16 or older.
Possess strong swimming skills.
Pass the American Red Cross Lifeguard course.
Pre-Qualification Workshops Every Saturday
12pm-1pm
Fritz Burns Pool in La Quinta
Lifeguard Courses held:
April 16-18 Cathedral City High Pool
April 23-25 Pawley Pool
April 25-27 Pawley Pool
May 16-18 Pawley Pool
Course fee: $250, scholarships available
