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Description
Lifeguard courses are free of charge to participants who apply to work for the City of Lodi and pass the pre-requisites listed below. Acceptance into the program does not guarantee a pass in the course. Participants who do not pass the lifeguard course will not be hired as a lifeguard for the City of Lodi.Apply for City of Lodi Lifeguard Position Here
Scholarships are available onlinehttps://www.lodi.gov/1032/Aquatics-Scholarships
Students will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate upon successful completion of this class. Students will obtain the knowledge and skills through lecture, group discussion, video, and hands on practice to become a professional Lifeguard which includes water skills practice and training in CPR/AED and First Aid.
Blended Learning:An online module is required prior to participating in the in-person class. This module takes about 8 hours. Do NOT wait last minute to complete.Participants will be sent the digital weblink by the instructor a week before the class begins to the email on file for the account.
Class Requirements:
- Students must be at least 15 years old (show ID proof)
- Show proof of Blended Learning online completion
- Complete your waiver of liability form (see below)
- Students must be able to swim 300 yards (12 laps) of freestyle
- Students must be able to tread water without using their hands for at least 2 minutes.
- Students must be able to retrieve a 10 lb. brick from a depth of 7 feet.
A Legal Consent Waiver of Liability Form must be filled out by a participant or their parent/guardian (if a minor). This document will be sent to the email provided via ActiveNet before the start of the course. Please email abrossman@lodi.gov if you have any further questions.
Location
Tokay High School Pool/Classroom - 1111 W Century Blvd, Lodi CA 95240
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