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2022 Lifeguard Certification Classes - 2022 Lifeguard Certification Classes

The City of Fresno PARCS Department presents the 2022 Lifeguard Certification Classes. These classes are 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 or older
• 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 two minutes using legs only.

To receive certification, individuals must:
• Correctly perform the physical skills required by the class.
• Pass two multiple-choice tests with at least 80% accuracy.
• Demonstrate competency in all critical skills.
• Successfully complete two 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 Ted C. Wills Community Center (770 N. San Pablo Ave., Fresno, CA 93728)
Office Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cash (exact amount), Money Order, Cashier or Business Check

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

Cost: $200 Full Certification/ $125 Recertification

2022 Lifeguard Certification Class Schedule
All classes listed below are LG/FA/CPR/AED/PR.
Attendance for all days is REQUIRED.

1) April 22 – 24 (Fri. – Sun.) LG/FA/CPR/AED/PR & Recert Fri. 5 – 9 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
2) April 29 – May 1 (Fri. – Sun.) LG/FA/CPR/AED/PR & Recert Fri. 5 – 9 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
3) May 13 – 15 (Fri. – Sun.) LG/FA/CPR/AED/PR & Recert Fri. 5 – 9 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
4) May 20 – 22 (Fri. – Sun.) LG/FA/CPR/AED/PR & Recert Fri. 5 – 9 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
5) June 3 – 5 (Fri. – Sun.) LG/FA/CPR/AED/PR & Recert Fri. 5 – 9 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ask us about Shallow Water Guard and Recertification Opportunities.
(Recerts must provide proof of current certification.)

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.