Lifeguard Ready Training

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Program Description

LA County Parks is committed to expanding its workforce and developing lifeguards within the diverse communities we serve. The Lifeguard Ready Training 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 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 nine locations across LA County.
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, and more.
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 six 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.

Quick Links

ActiveNet How To

Registration Information

Pool Information

Information Sessions

Program Registration Handbook

Program Registration Handbook (Spanish)

Session 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
Belvedere 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
Belvedere Mon/Wed 5-7pm
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
Belvedere 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

Pool Locations

George Lane Pool
5520 W Ave L8, Quartz Hill, CA 93536
(661) 722-4301

Belvedere Pool
5035 E. 1st St. Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 250-2375

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
8028 Pioneer Blvd. Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 345-3970

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

Lifeguard Ready Training