Safety Classes
Registration will be accepted for winter/spring classes
beginning on November 4, 2009
Lifeguard Training Courses
Learn the skills you need to prevent and respond to emergencies in and around the water. This course includes Lifeguard Training/First Aid, CPR/AED for Lifeguards and First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22). Participants must attend all class sessions and pass the skills/written tests in order to receive certifications.
Prerequisites:
Minimum age of 15 and must be able to pass a skills test in swimming (300 yards) on the first class meeting.
Classes offered in spring 2010:
Lifeguard Training
Course Code: 2052 S1
Dates: 3/6 – 4/3
Days & Times: Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: City of Davis, Community Pool (201 East 14th Street, Davis, CA 95616)
Course Fee: $190* (non-residents: add $13)
*an additional $30.00 materials fee is due on the first day of class
Lifeguard Training
Course Code: 2053 S1
Dates: 3/7 – 3/28 (plus 4/3)
Days & Times: Sundays, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: City of Davis, Community Pool (201 East 14th Street, Davis, CA 95616)
Course Fee: $190* (non-residents: add $13)
*an additional $30.00 materials fee is due on the first day of class
Lifeguard Training
Course Code: 2054 S1
Dates: 4/5 – 4/9
Days & Times: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: City of Davis, Community Pool (201 East 14th Street, Davis, CA 95616)
Course Fee: $190* (non-residents: add $13)
*an additional $30.00 materials fee is due on the first day of class
Download the Lifeguard Training Flyer 
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Lifeguarding Review Course
This course includes the review course for CPR/AED for Lifeguards (formerly called “CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer”)
The purpose of the Lifeguarding Review Course is to give individuals the opportunity to review the Lifeguard Training course content within a formal class setting. Each participant will have the opportunity to view video segments, practice and perform skills and scenarios for evaluation, and complete the final written exam (a minimum of 80% is required to pass the written portion).
Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive the following certifications:
- Lifeguard Training & First Aid (valid for 3 years)
- CPR/AED for Lifeguards (valid for 1 year)
Prerequisites:
Minimum age of 15 years old.
Must swim 300 yards using the front crawl and breaststroke.
Must swim 20 yards and retrieve a brick from 7-10 ft. in the water (timed).
Current Lifeguard Training/First Aid and CPR/AED for Lifeguards certifications or one that has not been expired more than 12 months. Individuals that do not possess these certificates may not participate in the review course. Participants will need to bring their original certification cards to the first day of class.
Classes offered in spring 2010:
Lifeguarding Review Course
Course Code: 2057 S1
Dates: 2/27 – 2/28
Days & Times: Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: City of Davis, Community Pool (201 East 14th Street, Davis, CA 95616)
Course Fee: $95 (non-residents: add $13)
Download the Lifeguarding Review Course Flyer .
CPR/AED Review for Lifeguards
The purpose of the CPR/AED for Lifeguards (formally called “CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer”) Review Course is to give individuals the opportunity to review the CPR/AED for Lifeguards course content within a formal class setting. Each participant will have the opportunity to view video segments, practice and perform skills evaluation, and complete the final written exam (a minimum of 80% is required to pass the written portion).
Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will receive the following certifications:
- CPR/AED for Lifeguards (valid for 1 year)
Prerequisites:
Participant must bring proof of current CPR/AED for Lifeguards certification or one that has not been expired more than 12 months. Individuals that do not possess this certificate may not participate in the review course. Participants will need to bring their original certification card to the first day of class.
Classes offered in spring 2010:
“CPR/AED for Lifeguards” Review Course
Course Code: 2058 S1
Dates: 2/27
Days & Times: Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: City of Davis, Community Pool (201 East 14th Street, Davis, CA 95616)
Course Fee: $50 (non-residents: add $13)
Download the CPR/AED Review for Lifeguards .
Lifeguarding Instructor Course
The purpose of this course is to train instructor candidates to teach basic-level Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Lifeguards, Bloodborne Pathogens and Basic Water Rescue courses. This course prepares instructor candidates to use course and presentation materials, conduct training sessios, and evaluate the progress of candidates in a professional-level course. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be certified to teach American Red Cross Lifeguard Training classes. Participants must attend all scheduled sessions and pass all skills/written tests in order to receive certification.
Pre-requisites:
Minimum age of 17.
Possess a current Lifeguard Training certificate.
Possess a Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) certificate.
Successfully complete the pre-course session (written exam and pre-course skills and scenarios).
Classes offered in spring 2010:
Lifeguarding Instructor Course (LGI)
Course Code: 2056 S1
Course Dates: 4/9 - 4/11
Course Days & Times: Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Course Location: City of Davis, Community Pool (201 West 14th Street, Davis, CA 95616)
Course Fee: $190 (non-residents: add $12)
Download the Lifeguarding Instructor Flyer .
Water Safety Instructor Training (WSI)
Successful completion of this course will certify you to teach all levels of the American Red Cross learn-to-swim program. Included in this course is Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT). You must attend and successfully complete all class sessions to obtain certification.
Prerequisites:
Minimum age of 16 and successfully complete pretest consisting of water safety and swimming skills.
Classes offered in spring 2010:
Water Safety Instruction (WSI)
Course Code: 2055 S1
Course Dates: 5/8 - 5/16
Course Days & Times: Saturdays & Sundays, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Course Location: City of Davis, Community Pool (201 East 14th Street, Davis, CA 95616)
Course Fee: $190 (non-residents: add $12)
Download the Water Safety Instructor Training Flyer .
A complete listing of all classes can be found in the Recreation Class Schedule.
For more information or to register, please call the Community Services Department at (530) 757-5626, use our online registration system, or visit us at our office in City Hall at 23 Russell Boulevard (corner of Russell Blvd. and B Street).
