Sacramento Lifeguard Academy 2010

All Classes are now full.

Lifeguard Training
Are you interested in developing new job skills?
The Aquatics Section offers opportunities for persons 15 years of age and older to become lifeguards. If you want to be a lifeguard for Summer 2010, now is the time to plan! You must be 16 years old by June 1st to be a lifeguard for the City.

American Red Cross Course certifies in:
Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer & First Aid
Prerequisites: Pre-Course Test
300 yard swim (12 laps) of freestyle and breaststroke
Swim 20 yards front crawl or breaststroke and surface dive 10 feet to retrieve a 10 pound brick and then return it back 20 yards with both hands on the brick in one minute and forty seconds.

2010 Lifeguard Training Classes (Cost: $150)

($150 fee will be reimbursed to persons who pass this course, apply to work for the City of Sacramento Aquatics Section and SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE the Summer 2010 season).

#63413 2/20-2/28 Sat/Sun 9am-5pm

#63414 3/13-3/21 Sat/Sun 9am-5pm

#63415 3/29-4/2 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (traditional Spring Break)

#63416 4/17-4/25 Sat/Sun 9am-5pm

#63417 5/31-6/10 Mon-Thur 5-9pm

All classes are offered at the Aquatics Training Center (ATC):

2268 Glen Ellen Circle, Sacramento, 95822

To register online for classes, click here or go to: parksandreconline.cityofsacramento.org

CLASSES ARE FULL

Now that I've registered, what's next?

First, swimming attire should be a sport type swim suit. There are a lot of skills that require you to jump in and climb out of the water.
Second, bring a lunch with you each day. You will need food and beverages (water is best) to keep up your energy and keep you hydrated. Bring healthy snacks--swimming makes you HUNGRY!
Third, bring multiple towels. Your towel may not have enough time to dry while you are in and out of the water. The weather can be cold in the spring months.
Fourth, be prepared to swim and be in the water a lot, so make sure you eat a healthy breakfast and a good dinner the night before.
Fifth, if for some reason you are unable to pass the Pre-Course Test, please make
sure to have a ride home for that first day by 12 noon. You will not be able to participate in the rest of class, so please be prepared.

FAQs

How do I enroll? ... REGISTER ONLINE (It's FREE)! Click the link above which takes you to CLASS registration for the City of Sacramento. Registration is first-come, first-served.

Can I register in person? ... YES! You may register at the following locations in person prior to the class if there is room. Registrations will NOT be accepted at the class:

Coloma Community Center, 4623 T St (10am-4pm M-Th)

Belle Cooledge Community Center, 5699 South Land Park Dr (9am-4pm T/Th/F)

South Natomas Community Center, 2921 Truxel Rd (10am-5:30pm, M-Th)

George Sim Community Center, 6207 Logan St (12-8pm Tu-Fr)

Samuel C Pannell Meadowview Community Center, 2450 Meadowview Rd (9am-5:30pm, M/W/Th/F)

Can I just take certain portions of the class?...No. You must take the entire course during that session to get your lifeguard, CPR, and first aid certification.

What if it rains on the day of my class? ...Class is offered rain or shine, so be prepared.

Can my friends take the same class with me? ... Yes, as long as they sign up through the proper procedures, and pass the pre-course test.

Once I have earned my lifeguard training certification, how long is it good for?...You will receive two certifications, one for lifeguard training and one for CPR for the Professional Rescuer. The lifeguard cert is good for three years, while the CPR card is good for ONE year.

Does this class teach waterfront/waterpark skills, WSI or Title 22? NO, this class does not cover any of these skills.

Can I miss any class? ... NO. There are no make ups and class instructors cannot go back and review any information that is missed. If you miss class you will be removed from the class and your payment will NOT be refunded for incompletion of the course.

Can I get a refund? You may receive a refund if you fail the Pre-Course test. To receive a refund, you must request the refund BEFORE the class begins for any other reasons. Please call (916) 808-2306 to receive a refund/transfer form. You will need to fill out and take to one of the community centers listed above. Please be advised you may be assessed a transaction fee.

Can I transfer to another class? Transfers will be handled on a case-by-case basis, and the same procedures apply in the above refund information.

A Day in the Life of a Lifeguard
Learn more about a typical day for a lifeguard at a City of Sacramento pool.

For detailed class information, call (916) 808-2305 or email aquatics@cityofsacramento.org