American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

We provide certification classes in Lifeguard training, CPR & AED training for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid training.

Looking for a job as a lifeguard? Check out our current Employment Opportunities Have a pool? Looking to train lifeguards at your facility? We train lifeguards at our facility in Irvine or your pool in Orange County, San Diego, LA & Riverside County. Call us at 714-791-1164 for more information.

Lifeguard Training - Register Online

Lifeguard training candidates must be at least 15 years of age, able to demonstrate 300-yards continuous swim, using the front crawl and breaststroke, and able to retrieve a submerged 10 lb weight from 7 feet of water, then swim 20-yards with the weight using legs only within 1 minute 40 seconds . Upon successful course completion, lifeguard training candidates will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Standard First Aid certificate valid for 3 years, and a CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate valid for 1 year.  Lifeguard Training Fact Sheets

Lifeguard Training Dates for 2010:
Class #1: March 26-28    Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 8am-6pm
Class #2: April 16-18    Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 8am-6pm
Class #3: April 30-May 2    Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 8am-6pm
Class #4: May 14-16    Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 8am-6pm
Class #5: May 21-23    Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 8am-6pm
Class #6: June 4-6    Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 8am-6pm
Class #7: June 11-13  Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 8am-6pm

Course Fee: $135 includes books/supplies

Training Location: Woodbury in Irvine
Address: 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620
Driving directions/map
Parking: Parking lot next to tennis courts and club house

How to sign up:
Register Online

Lifeguard Training Challenge/Review

Lifeguard Re-certification option for individuals who are confident with their Lifeguarding, CPR, first aid, knowledge and skills and who want to be tested. Upon successful completion of the challenge (100% practical skills 80% written tests) the individuals Lifeguard CPR and First Aid certifications will be renewed.During the course of the challenge there is NO REVIEW of skills. It is a test only format.

Challenge Dates for 2010:
Class #1: March 28, Sun 8am-1pm
Class #2: April 18, Sun 8am-1pm
Class #3: May 2, Sun 8am-1pm
Class #4: May 16, Sun 8am-1pm
Class #5: May 23, Sun 8am-1pm
Class #6: June 6, Sun 8am-1pm
Class #7: June 13, Sun 8am-1pm

Course Fee: $50

Training Location: Woodbury in Irvine
Address: 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620
Driving directions/map
Parking: Parking lot next to tennis courts and club house.

How to sign up:
To register for Lifeguard Training Challenge/Review call us at 714-791-1164.

CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer Re-certification Class
Re-certification option for individuals who are confident with their CPR knowledge and skills. Individuals must provide proof of valid CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification.

CPR & AED Re-certification Dates:
Class #1: March 28, Sun 8am-1pm
Class #2: April 18, Sun 8am-1pm
Class #3: May 2, Sun 8am-1pm
Class #4: May 16, Sun 8am-1pm
Class #5: May 23, Sun 8am-1pm
Class #6: June 6, Sun 8am-1pm
Class #7: June 13, Sun 8am-1pm

Course Fee: $40

Training Location: Woodbury in Irvine
Address: 108 Lamplighter, Irvine, CA 92620
Driving directions/map
Parking: Parking lot next to tennis courts and club house.

How to sign up:
To register for CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Re-certification Class call us at 714-791-1164.

More Info for Training Classes

What to Bring to Class
Bathing suit and towel (one piece swim suit for females), a pen or pencil, paper for notes, lunch or lunch money, a meal break will be offered on full-day training days, duration and time of breaks will be determined by the instructor. A self addressed stamped envelop, certification cards will be mailed to participants within 7 business days after completion of the course. CPR pocket mask, or participants may purchase a mask at the class for $15.

Program Policies
NO REFUNDS will be issued once course fees have been submitted. In the event that a participant is unable to pass the prerequisites, or final exams the participant may be offered to transfer to a class at a later date if available. If a participant is absent from any scheduled class days or times, the participant will not be offered a transfer or refund of any kind. NO REFUNDS! NO REFUNDS! NO REFUNDS!

Need help or more info?
For more information or help with training registration contact David Stephenson, Aquatics Director at 714-791-1164 .