Certifications & Classes

  1. 1 Picture of Lifeguards in front of the pool
  2. 2 3 Lifeguards performing CPR on a mannequin
  3. 3 A lifeguard floating on a rescue tube
  4. 4 A lifeguard jumping into the water with a rescue tube
  5. 5 A lifeguard performing CPR on a mannequin

Cosumnes CSD offers a variety of aquatic certification courses at the Wackford Aquatic Complex and the Elk Grove Aquatics Complex. 

Registration Information

Registration is available online (external link), in person at a Cosumnes CSD Customer Service Location, or by phone at 916-405-5600.

Job Opportunities

Apply online! Cosumnes CSD hires and trains lifeguards and swim instructors! Applicants need to be 15 years of age and have completed American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. Classes fill quickly, so enroll today!

COURSE INFORMATION

Lifeguard candidates jumping into the water with rescue tubesAmerican Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Online and classroom programs that enhance essential learning of the principles of being a lifeguard. The 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 the following:

  • Lifeguard Training
  • First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
  • Emergency Oxygen, all for two 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 the California Code of Regulations.

Prerequisites

Age 15+, brick retrieval from 7 feet of water, 2-minute treading water without using hands, and pre-course swim test of 200 yards.

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02052022_Lifeguard Start Academy_8651Lifeguard Start Academy

This course is for participants interested in applying to work for Cosumnes CSD to be a lifeguard. This academy, which runs on Saturdays, is designed to help train participants to pass the American Red Cross Lifeguard Course prerequisites. The prerequisites include a 300-yard continuous swim (freestyle or breaststroke), a 2-minute tread, and a one-minute and 40-second timed brick retrieval event in deep water. Additionally, we will provide introductions to rescue skills, first aid, CPR/AED, and professional lifeguard responsibilities.

Completing 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!


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.

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 is 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.

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