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2023 Lifeguard Certification Classes - 2023 LG Certification Classes

City of Fresno PARCS Lifeguard Certification Course is taught by highly trained American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Instructors. Classes will provide students with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. Students will receive a Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification, which is valid for two years upon successful completion of the Lifeguarding course.

Lifeguarding Certification Pre-Requisites:
• 15 years of age
• Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed.
• Swim 20 yards, surface dive to a minimum of 7 – 10 feet retrieve a 10-pound brick and return.
• Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only.

To receive certification, individuals must:
• Correctly perform the physical skills required by the class.
• Pass 2 multiple choice tests with at least 80% accuracy.
• Demonstrate competency in all critical skills.
• Successfully complete 2 final skill scenarios.

Register now, space is limited!
Three Ways to Register:
1. Online registration 24/7 at www.parcsonline.fresno.gov Debit/Credit card only
2. Over the phone at (559) 621-PLAY (7529) Debit/Credit card only
3. Walk in at PARCS Administration Office at the Dickey Youth Development Center (1515 E. Divisadero St., Fresno, CA 93721)
Office Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash (exact amount), Money Order, Cashier or Business Check

Class Location: Mosqueda Community Center Pool (4670 E. Butler Ave., Fresno, CA 93702)

Cost: $200 Full Certification/ $125 Recertification


2023 Lifeguard Certification Class Schedule
Location: Mosqueda Community Center (4670 E. Butler Ave., Fresno, CA 93702)
Lifeguarding certificates issued upon successful completion of class {valid for 2 years}.
All classes listed below are LG/FA/CPR/AED/PR.
Attendance for all days is REQUIRED.

1) April 28 – 30 (Fri. – Sun.) LG/FA/CPR/AED/PR & Recert Fri. 5 – 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
2) May 5 – 7 (Fri. – Sun.) LG/FA/CPR/AED/PR & Recert Fri. 5 – 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
3) May 19 – 21 (Fri. – Sun.) LG/FA/CPR/AED/PR & Recert Fri. 5 – 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
4) May 26 – 28 (Fri. – Sun.) LG/FA/CPR/AED/PR & Recert Fri. 5 – 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
5) June 2 – 4 (Fri. – Sun.) LG/FA/CPR/AED/PR & Recert Fri. 5 – 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ask us about Shallow Water Guard and Recertification Opportunities. Recerts must provide proof of current certification.

Register for a Lifeguard Certification Class online 24/7 at www.parcsonline.fresno.gov.


PARCS programs adhere to current federal, state, and local COVID-19 guidelines related to masking, social distancing, capacity, etc.
Services of an interpreter and additional accommodations such as assistive listening devices can be made available. Requests for accommodations should be made more than five working days but no longer than 48 hours prior to the schedule program/event.

Column #1 Activity Description Dates Times Meet Days Locations Ages Price Column #10 Column #11 Column #12
2023 LG Certification Classes-200
Lifeguard FA/CPR-PR Full Class
04/28/2023 -04/30/2023
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Su, F, Sa
Mosqueda Comm Center
15-99
$200.00
2023 LG Certification Classes-201
Lifeguard FA/CPR-PR Recert Class
04/28/2023 -04/30/2023
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Su, F, Sa
Mosqueda Comm Center
15-99
$125.00
2023 LG Certification Classes-202
Lifeguard FA/CPR-PR Full Class
05/05/2023 -05/07/2023
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Su, F, Sa
Mosqueda Comm Center
15-99
$200.00
2023 LG Certification Classes-203
Lifeguard FA/CPR-PR Recert Class
05/05/2023 -05/07/2023
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Su, F, Sa
Mosqueda Comm Center
15-99
$125.00
2023 LG Certification Classes-204
Lifeguard FA/CPR-PR Full Class
05/19/2023 -05/21/2023
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Su, F, Sa
Mosqueda Comm Center
15-99
$200.00
2023 LG Certification Classes-205
Lifeguard FA/CPR-PR Recert Class
05/19/2023 -05/21/2023
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Su, F, Sa
Mosqueda Comm Center
15-99
$125.00
2023 LG Certification Classes-206
Lifeguard FA/CPR-PR Full Class
05/26/2023 -05/28/2023
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Su, F, Sa
Mosqueda Comm Center
15-99
$200.00
2023 LG Certification Classes-207
Lifeguard FA/CPR-PR Recert Class
05/26/2023 -05/28/2023
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Su, F, Sa
Mosqueda Comm Center
15-99
$125.00
2023 LG Certification Classes-208
Lifeguard FA/CPR-PR Full Class
06/02/2023 -06/04/2023
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Su, F, Sa
Mosqueda Comm Center
15-99
$200.00
2023 LG Certification Classes-209
Lifeguard FA/CPR-PR Recert Class
06/02/2023 -06/04/2023
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Su, F, Sa
Mosqueda Comm Center
15-99
$125.00

Entomology Workshop at Highway City - 2023 Spring Entomology Workshop

FREE HIGHWAY CITY COMMUNITY SCIENCE CENTER SPRING WORKSHOP!!!
Students, ages 7 – 17 will learn what it means to be an Entomologist, as we study the life cycle of various insects! You will learn to observe various creatures at our center. Watch caterpillars grow and learn what they eat, as well as how ants communicate and interact as a community. Come explore with us and enjoy tasty snacks!

WHEN: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 – Friday, April 7, 2023
TIME: 9AM – 12PM
WHERE: Highway City Community Science Center – 5140 N State Ave., Fresno 93722
AGES: 7 - 17
COST: FREE

Space is limited to 20 participants, sign up now with three ways to register:
1. Online registration 24/7 at www.parcsonline.fresno.gov by Wednesday, March 29, 2023
2. Over the phone registration at (559) 621-PLAY (7529) by Wednesday, March 29, 2023
3. Walk in at Dickey Youth Development Center (1515 E. Divisadero St., Fresno, 93721) Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Office Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Questions? Call 559-621-2945

PARCS programs adhere to current federal, state, and local COVID-19 guidelines related to masking, social distancing, capacity, etc.
Services of an interpreter and additional accommodations such as assistive listening devices can be made available. Requests for accommodations should be made more than five working days but no longer than 48 hours prior to the schedule program/event.

Column #1 Activity Description Dates Times Meet Days Locations Ages Price Column #10 Column #11 Column #12
2023 Spring Entomology Workshop-01
Entomology Workshop at Highway City
04/04/2023 -04/07/2023
9:00 am -12:00 pm
Tu, W, Th, F
Highway City Center
Ages 7 - 17
$0.00

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