Lifeguard Training Class (Ages 15+) Must Registered by first day of class
The City of Santa Monica is excited to bring you the American Red Cross blended learning lifeguard training class. This class is for participants 15 years and older who would like to become an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard. We will combine in depth online learning with detailed class instruction, demonstration and practice.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen Administration and Title 22 (First Aid for Public Safety Personnel).
Class Prerequisites:
Swim 300 yards non-stop (front crawl and/or breaststroke)
Retrieve a 10 pound brick from deep water (7+ feet) and swim 20 yards with the weight using only your legs.
Requirements for Successful Completion
In order to pass the course and receive certification, participants are required to attend all sessions of the course for the full times listed, no exceptions.
Dates & Times: Friday, April 26, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pre-course
Saturday, May 4, 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 5, 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 11, 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 12, 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fees: Residents $221 Non-Residents $259 Materials Fee $46 Financial Aid is available
Lifeguard Training Class registration: Online through Friday, April 19, 2024.
Water Safety Instructor Certification (Ages 16+) Must Registered by first day of class
This class is for participants 16 years and older who would like to become a Certified Water Safety Instructor. Students will receive in-depth online learning with detailed class instruction, demonstration and practice. All participants should have access to the internet.
Class Prerequisites:
Complete 25 yards each of front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, elementary back stroke, sidestroke and 15 yards butterfly
Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water
Tread water for 1 minute
Requirements for Successful Completion
This is a blended learning course; all participants must have access to the internet and computer
Attend all classes (no exceptions)
Complete all on-line segments and turn in weekly progress reports
Pass all skills tests and score 80% or higher on written exams
Dates & Times: Friday, May 10, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm Pre-course
Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 19, 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 25, 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 26, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fees: Residents $275 Non-Residents $313 Materials Fee $46 Financial Aid is available
Jr. Lifeguard Course (Ages 11 - 15) Must Registered by first day of class
This course equips participants aged 11-15 years old with essential first aid and lifeguarding techniques.
As students progress, they will enhance their swimming capabilities, becoming adept at handling emergencies and saving lives.
The curriculum includes video tutorials, classroom sessions, and ample in-water practice
Class Prerequisites:
100 yards freestyle swim in 2 minutes or less.
Treading water for 1 minute.
Complete 50 Yards of back and breast stroke without stopping.
Retrieve an object from the bottom end and return to the surface.
Material fees will provide a Lifeguard Essential Hip Pack and A Jr. Lifeguard T-shirt
NO CLASS MAY 4TH
Dates & Times: Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Saturday, April 20, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Saturday, May 18, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Saturday, May 25, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Saturday, June 1, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Saturday, June 8, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Fees: Residents $132 Non-Residents $164 Materials Fee $32 Financial Aid is available
Future Class Dates:
Times and dates subject to change
Lifeguard Training Class:
April 26 - May 12
Water Safety Instructor Class:
March 15 - March 28 (Spring Break Session)
May 10 - May 26