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Lifeguard Training Courses
Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, participants learn teamwork, rescue skills, surveillance skills, First Aid, CPR/AED and other skills needed to work as a professional lifeguard.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be certified for a lifeguard position in California and will receive American Red Cross certifications in:
In order to participate in the course, each person must:
Prospective candidates must pass all pre-course skills test in order to continue in the Lifeguard Training course. The Skills Tests consists of the following:
Below are the Lifeguard Course dates. These do not include a Title 22 certification. See separate Title 22 dates below. Title 22 is included in Lifeguard Training registration fee, but you must select your preferred date when registering.
*Additional Classes may be added depending on pool and staff availaiblity.
In order to pass the class and receive certifications, participants must:
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be certified for a lifeguard position in California and will receive American Red Cross certifications in:
- Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED (valid 2 years)
- Administering Emergency Oxygen (valid 2 years)
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training (valid 1 year)
- First Aid for Public Safety Personnel-Title 22 (valid 2 years)*
Prerequisites
In order to participate in the course, each person must:
- Be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of this course.
- Successfully complete the Pre-Course Skills Test (see below).
Pre-Course Skills Test
Prospective candidates must pass all pre-course skills test in order to continue in the Lifeguard Training course. The Skills Tests consists of the following:
- Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
- Complete a timed event: 20-yard swim using front crawl or breast stroke, surface dive to 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound brick and swim 20 yards back to starting point. Must be completed in 1 minute, 40 seconds.
Class Offerings - Dates and Registration
Below are the Lifeguard Course dates. These do not include a Title 22 certification. See separate Title 22 dates below. Title 22 is included in Lifeguard Training registration fee, but you must select your preferred date when registering.
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Fee: $175
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Location: Community Recreation Center (CRC) - 30875 Rancho Vista Rd.
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Register: Online. Click here for the online catalog (under Aquatics Programs)
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Activity #: 5020.2
Lifeguard Training Classes
Session | Class Date | Skills Test Date | Location | Fee |
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1 | Sept 23 - Sep 25, 2022 | Sept 9 @ 3:00 p.m. | CRC | $125 |
2 |
TBD* |
Title 22 Class
Session | Class Date | Location |
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1 | TBD | CRC |
2 | TBD | CRC |
Certification Requirements
In order to pass the class and receive certifications, participants must:
- Attend and participate in all class sessions.
- Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.
- Demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios.
- Pass all final written exams with minimum grades of 80%.
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Aquatics
Physical Address
30875 Rancho Vista Road
Temecula, CA 92592
Mailing Address
41000 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590
Phone: 951-308-6396Fax: 951-676-2716
Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays.