Program Description
The Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to expanding its diverse workforce and developing lifeguards within the communities we serve. The Lifeguard Ready Training (LRT) program is aimed at providing an inclusive education and training program to youth ages 16- 24 focused on the fundamental skills necessary to become a Los Angeles County Swimming Pool Lifeguard. The program is intended to train interested students/participants to an acceptable level to participate in the County Pool Lifeguard Training Academy as a Pool Lifeguard candidate.
Program Highlights
- The program will run at Obregon Pool, Mary M Bethune Pool, El Cariso, Greater Whittier, George Lane Pool, Loma Alta Pool, Ted Watkins Pool, Alondra Pool and Victoria Pool.
- Diverse candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
- Trainees must commit to attending all 12 trainings per session.
- In total, up to 360 participants will have an opportunity to participate in the program which includes 24 hours of hands-on training over three six-week sessions.
- The LRT program will provide participants with all the equipment necessary to complete the program including swimsuits, towels, duffel bags, etc., with an estimated value of $600.
- Trainees will be paired up with a group mentor who will also provide individual evaluations and support. Participants can also access lap swim hours at any of the County’s five year-round facilities and instructors will be available for assistance both before and after scheduled training days.
- Those who do not successfully complete the training at the initial phase of the program can automatically enroll onto the next LRT session or can choose to explore additional recreation career opportunities within the County.
- Youth who pass the LRT program and meet the 500-yard swim requirement will qualify to become a pool lifeguard cadet.
Requirements
The basic requirements to enroll in the program are that participants are 16 years at the time of registration and are motivated to learn the necessary skills to become a lifeguard.
Purpose of Training
The training is intended to build water competency so candidates develop the ability to meet the swim test time standards. That is a prerequisite to participating in the lifeguard training program.
Sessions, Training Dates and Times
Session 1: 10/3 – 11/10
George Lane Th/Fri 4-6pm
El Cariso Mon/Wed 4-6pm
Loma Alta Tue/Thu 4-6pm
Obregon Mon/Wed 5-7pm
Bethune Tue/Thurs 5-7pm
Ted Watkins Mon/Wed 5-7pm
Alondra Mon/Wed 4-6pm
Don Knabe Tue/Thur 4-6pm
Session 2: 1/17 – 2/24
George Lane Th/Fri 4-6pm
El Cariso Mon/Wed 4-6pm
Loma Alta Tue/Thu 4-6pm
Obregon Mon/Wed 4-6pm
Whittier Mon/Wed 5-7pm
Bethune Tue/Thurs 4-6pm
Ted Watkins Mon/Wed 4-6pm
Alondra Mon/Wed 4-6pm
Victoria Tue/Thur 4-6pm
Session 3: 3/6 – 4/14
George Lane Th/Fri 4-6pm
El Cariso Mon/Wed 4-6pm
Loma Alta Tue/Thu 4-6pm
Obregon Mon/Wed 4-6pm
Whittier Mon/Wed 5-7pm
Bethune Tue/Thurs 4-6pm
Ted Watkins Mon/Wed 4-6pm
Alondra Mon/Wed 4-6pm
Victoria Tue/Thur 4-6pm
Sessions 4: 4/24 – 6/2
George Lane Th/Fri 4-6pm
El Cariso Mon/Wed 4-6pm
Loma Alta Tue/Thu 4-6pm
Obregon Mon/Wed 4-6pm
Whittier Mon/Wed 5-7pm
Bethune Tue/Thurs 4-6pm
Ted Watkins Mon/Wed 4-6pm
Alondra Mon/Wed 4-6pm
Victoria Tue/Thur 4-6p
How to Register
- Create an account for online registration through the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation ActiveNet portal.
- Select the facility they would like to attend Lifeguard Ready Training (LRT):
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- Obregon Pool – 4021 1st St Los Angeles, CA 90063
- Bethune – 1244 E. 61st St Los Angeles, CA 90001
- El Cariso Pool – 13100 Hubbard St Sylmar, CA 91342
- Greater Whittier – TBA
- George Lane Pool – 5520 W Ave L8 Quartz Hill, CA 93536
- Loma Alta Pool – 3330 N Lincoln Ave Altadena, CA 91001
- Ted Watkins – 1335 E 103rd St Los Angeles, CA 90002
- Alondra – 3353 Redondo Beach Blvd Lawndale, CA 90260
- Victoria – 419 MLK Jr. St Carson, CA 90746
- Youth will be asked to complete a program questioner prior to admission.
- After completing the online portion of the registration an LRT Mentor will contact youth to complete the registration process.
- Participants will be notified one week prior to program start date.
- For additional assistance on how to setup an account and register in ActiveNet, visit parks.lacounty.gov/reserve/
Ready to Register?: Click HERE to sign up!
Pool Information
George Lane Pool
5520 W Ave L8, Quartz Hill, CA 93536
(661) 722-4301
Obregon Pool
4021 1st St Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 260-2377
Mary M Bethune Pool
1244 E. 61st St Los Angeles, CA 90001
(323) 846-2646
El Cariso Pool
13100 Hubbard St Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 362-4686
Greater Whittier
More Details to Come
Loma Alta Pool
3330 N Lincoln Ave Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-8903
Ted Watkins Pool
1335 E 103rd St Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 357-3179
Alondra Pool
3353 Redondo Beach Blvd Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 532-5301
Victoria Pool
419 MLK Jr. St Carson, CA 90746
(310) 217-8372
Attend an Information Session
Information sessions will provide an opportunity to learn more about the program and how to registrar, an opportunity to ask questions and meet the trainers from the various pool sites.
Dates and Times TBD
LRT in the News!
The Lifeguard Ready Training Program is a SMASH HIT! Browse through some of the coverage our amazing Aquatics team has gotten since the program launched!
LRT on Telemundo
LRT on Spectrum 1 News
LRT on Univision
LRT on LA36
Aquatics Manager Terrence Green on LRT and the Importance of Diversity in Aquatics (OurWeekly)
L.A. County Seeks Future Lifeguards (LA Times)
County Launches Lifeguard Training Program To Recruit Black, Latino Lifeguards (My News LA)
