How To Be A Lifeguard In Temecula: City Classes To Prepare For Summer Jobs

TEMECULA, CA — So you want to be a lifeguard? The City of Temecula is offering a series of lifeguard training classes for individuals who wish to learn and potentially apply for a lifeguard position during the swimming season.

Aspiring candidates will need to sign up for a certification class, priced at $200, according to the city's website. A skills test will be given on the first day of class. All classes are held at the Community Recreation Center (CRC) -located at 30875 Rancho Vista Road in Temecula.

• Oct 17 - 19: CRC
• Nov 1 - 3: CRC
• Nov 21 - 24: CRC
• Jan 2 - 4: CRC
• Jan 17 - 19: CRC
• Feb 13 - 15: CRC

See online catalog for class times.

Class offerings are tentative depending on class enrollment and instructor availability.

The American Red Cross Lifeguarding course combines interactive online modules (to be completed before the in-person sessions), engaging videos, group discussions, and hands-on practice to equip participants with essential lifeguarding skills, according to the city website.

"Training includes water rescue techniques, surveillance strategies, First Aid, CPR/AED, and other key competencies required to serve as a professional lifeguard" they say.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be certified for a pool 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)

To pass the class and receive American Red Cross certifications, participants must:

• Attend and participate in all class sessions.
• Complete all online assignments.
• Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities.
• Demonstrate competency in all required final rescue skill scenarios.
• Pass all final written exams with a minimum grade of 80%.

Upon successful completion of the course, certifications will be emailed to the email address provided when you sign up for the class within 2 weeks.

Are you interested in the opportunity to join the City of Temecula Aquatics Team? Click here to add yourself to the Interest List!

To learn more, visit: temeculaca.gov.