Lifeguarding

Friday, August 28, 2026 @ 5:00 PM (PDT) - Sunday, September 13, 2026 @ 5:00 PM (PDT)
Ages 15-99 · Co-Ed
Swim Center Pool City of Santa Monica 2225 16th St. Santa MonicaCA  90405
Friday, August 28, 2026 @ 5:00 PM (PDT) - Sunday, September 13, 2026 @ 5:00 PM (PDT)
Ages 15-99 · Co-Ed
Swim Center Pool City of Santa Monica 2225 16th St. Santa MonicaCA  90405

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Lifeguarding

Aug 28 - Sep 13 (Sunday, Saturday)

5:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Ages 15-99 · Co-Ed

Swim Center Pool

Meeting Dates

From Aug 28, 2026 to Sep 13, 2026

Each Sunday from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Each Saturday from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Except the following dates:

Sunday, Aug 30, 2026

Saturday, Aug 29, 2026

About This Activity

Description

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The City of Santa Monica is excited to bring you the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Classes. This course is for participants 15 years and older who would like to become a certified Lifeguard. We combine in-depth online learning with detailed class instruction, demonstration and practice.


This is a Blended Learning course. All participants must have access to the Internet. Students must attend all classes, complete all online segments and turn in weekly progress reports to pass. In addition, students must also execute all skills assessments and score 80% or higher on the written exam.
Course Prerequisites:
  • Must be 15 years old.
  • Swim 150 yards nonstop using front crawl and breaststroke, then Tread Water for 2 minutes, then Swim 50 yards.
  • Retrieve 10 lb. weight from deep water and then Swim 20 yards with the weight using legs only.

FA Type

Optional Community Classes/Aquatics

Location

2225 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Organizer Info

  • City of Santa Monica

Map & Direction

Swim Center Pool City of Santa Monica 2225 16th St. Santa MonicaCA  90405
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