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Certifications & Classes
Cosumnes CSD offers a variety of aquatic certification courses at the Wackford Aquatic Complex and the Elk Grove Aquatics Complex. View the ARC Lifeguard Courses Flyer 2022 (PDF) for more information on dates and prices.
Registration Information
Register online or call 916-405-5600 to sign up for your next course.
Job Opportunities
Apply online! Cosumnes CSD hires and trains lifeguards and swim instructors seasonal. Applicants need to be 15 years of age and have completed American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. Classes fill quickly so enroll today!
COURSE INFORMATION
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
Online and classroom program that enhances essential learning of the principals of being a lifeguard. Course begins with participation in an 8-hour online course and continues with instructor led skills and water work in the classroom. Learn rescue skills, first aid, CPR/AED, and professional lifeguard responsibilities. Successful completion of this course will certify you in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and Emergency Oxygen, all for 2 years.
Lifeguard Training with Title 22 course, will certify you in all of the above plus First Aid for Public Safety Personnel for two years and complies with California Code of Regulations.
View the YouTube video "CSD Aquatics ARC Lifeguard Prerequisite" for more information.
Prerequisites: Age 15+, brick retrieval from 7 feet of water, 2-minute treading water without using hands, and pre-course swim test of 300 yards.
- Lifeguard Training with Title 22 Course #7 - Wackford Aquatic Complex
Free Lifeguard Hiring Workshop
This course is for participants interested in applying to work for Cosumnes CSD to be a lifeguard. This Free day is designed to help train up participants so that they can pass the prerequisites for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Course. This includes a 300 yard continuous swim(free style and or breastroke), a 2 minute tread and a one minute and 40 second timed brick retrieval event in deep water.
- Please check in the fall of 2022 for more information
Lifeguard Start Academy
This course is different from the lifeguard hiring workshops mention above because it will run on 4 consecutive Saturdays is for participants interested in applying to work for Cosumnes CSD to be a lifeguard. This training will help develop participants so that they can pass the prerequisites for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Course. This includes a 300 yard continuous swim(free style and or breastroke), a 2 minute tread and a one minute and 40 second timed brick retrieval event in deep water.
Successful completion of this course will better prepare you to enroll in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED, Emergency Oxygen, and Title 22. Sign up today.
- Please check in the fall of 2022 for more information
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Training
An advanced training for individuals to teach American Red Cross/Cosumnes Community Services District learn-to-swim lesson courses. Future instructors will learn how to use course materials, develop lesson plans, conduct classes, and evaluate students. Online coursework must be completed by first day of class.
Prerequisites: 16 years of age, show American Red Cross level IV swimming ability, and completion of pre-course materials. Must provide Email address when registering.
- Please check again for more information in the fall of 2022
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Training
Future instructor candidates will refine their skills to become demonstration ready, learn to navigate American Red Cross course materials, develop their critical eye and give feedback for correcting their potential Lifeguard participants. Pre-course Online module completion required.
Prerequisites: Age 17 by the end of the course and proof of a current ARC Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification brought to class.
- Please check in the fall of 2022 for more information
Water Safety Classes
Cosumnes CSD will gladly certify interested parties of 5 or more individuals in the following classes:
Basic Water Rescue
This 4-hour course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills for participants to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. This class is intended for anyone involved in aquatic activities and for anyone who works with others around water.
Safety Training for Swim Coaches
This 6-hour course was developed in collaboration with USA Swimming to provide coaches the ability to maintain a safe swimming environment, prevent accidents, and learn to respond to injuries in water and on land.
Call 916-405-5600 for more information.