Start preparing for one of the best jobs in town – Lifeguarding poolside! The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course provides participants with the entry level knowledge and skills required to prevent, recognize and respond to emergencies.

Successful completion of all practical skills and written tests will provide certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED for Lifeguards, First Aid for Public Safety Personnel, Oxygen Administration and Preventing Disease Transmission.

Scholarships are available for this program. Resuscitation mask and lifeguard pack are provided.

Prerequisites: Must be 15 years old and complete the following pre-requisite skills:

1. Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards, tread for two minutes with hands under your armpits, then swim 50 more yards.
2. Swim 20 yards, recover a 10-pound object from between 7-10ft depth, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point and exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

October 2024 Lifeguard Training Course:

$229 (R)  /  $286.25 (N)   - Activity Code #27307
Location: San Ramon Olympic Pool - 9900 Broadmoor Drive San Ramon, CA 94583 

• Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 8:00am - 6:00pm
• Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 8:00am - 6:00pm
• Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 4:00pm - 8:30pm
• Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 8:00am - 6:00pm
• Sunday, October 13, 2024 - 8:00am - 6:00pm
  
  

Class Offerings in 2025: 

Registration for 2025 Courses available on November 18 for residents and December 2 for non-residents.  

January 2025 - Winter Break Lifeguard Training Course:

$229 (R)  /  $286.25 (N)   - Activity Code #28310
Location: San Ramon Olympic Pool - 9900 Broadmoor Drive San Ramon, CA 94583

• Thursday, January 2, 2025 - 9:00am - 4:30pm
• Friday, January 3, 2025 - 9:00am - 4:30pm
• Saturday, January 4, 2025 - 9:00am - 4:30pm
• Sunday, January 5, 2025 - 9:00am - 4:30pm

February 2025 - Lifeguard Training Course:

$229 (R)  /  $286.25 (N)   - Activity Code #28311
Location: San Ramon Olympic Pool - 9900 Broadmoor Drive San Ramon, CA 94583

• Saturday, February 22, 2025 - 9:00am - 4:30pm
• Sunday, February 23, 2025 - 9:00am - 4:30pm
• Saturday, March 1, 2025 - 9:00am - 4:30pm
• Sunday, March 2, 2025 - 9:00am - 4:30pm

March 2025 - Lifeguard Training Course:

$229 (R)  /  $286.25 (N)   - Activity Code #28312
Location: San Ramon Olympic Pool - 9900 Broadmoor Drive San Ramon, CA 94583

• Friday, March 14, 2025 - 8:00am - 6:00pm
• Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 8:00am - 6:00pm
• Sunday, March 16, 2025 - 8:00am - 6:00pm

April 2025 - Lifeguard Training Course:

$229 (R)  /  $286.25 (N)   - Activity Code #28315
Location: San Ramon Olympic Pool - 9900 Broadmoor Drive San Ramon, CA 94583

• Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 4:30pm - 8:30pm
• Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 4:30pm - 8:30pm
• Saturday, March 29, 2025 - 8:30am - 3:00pm
• Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 4:30pm - 8:30pm
• Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 4:30pm - 8:30pm

April 2025 - Spring Break Lifeguard Training Course:

$229 (R)  /  $286.25 (N)   - Activity Code #28314
Location: San Ramon Olympic Pool - 9900 Broadmoor Drive San Ramon, CA 94583

• Monday, April 7, 2025 - 9:15am - 3:30pm
• Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 9:15am - 3:30pm
• Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - 9:15am - 3:30pm
• Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 9:15am - 3:30pm
• Friday, April 11, 2025 -9:15am - 3:30pm

Lifeguard Hiring:

Interested in working with the City of San Ramon? Take a certification course and apply online - during the Fall and Winter, applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

Looking for a summer position? Get certified by mid-April - Lifeguard Skill Assessment and Group Interviews are hosted at the end of March and April. All newly hired Lifeguards will attend a new Lifeguard orientation in May along with two shadow shifts during weekend Recreation Swim.
 Note: Mandatory Summer Lifeguard Staff Training starts June 6 and continues June 9 - 11, 2025.

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Training course prepares participants to use course and presentation materials, conduct lifeguard training courses and evaluate the progress of course participants.

Successful completion of all practical skills and written tests will provide certification in Lifeguard Instructor.

Prerequisites:

Must be 17 years old, currently certified as an ARC Lifeguard and able to demonstrate all skills sufficiently. Participants will also be required to complete an online pre-course prior to the first day of class.

January 2025 Lifeguard Instructor Training Course:

Tue, Thu, Sat, January 21 - January 25, 2025 - $250 (R)  /  $312.50 (N)
Location: San Ramon Olympic Pool - 9900 Broadmoor Drive San Ramon, CA 94583

• Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 5:00pm-8:30pm
• Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 5:00pm-8:30pm
• Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 8:30am-6:00pm

Registration for this course is available on November 18 for San Ramon residents and December 2 for non-residents.

 

This in-person Instructor/Instructor Trainer review course is the required course for all American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers to re-certify.  During this course, Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers will participate in an in-water practice and polish skills session with their peers and a classroom-based review of American Red Cross administrative policies and procedures.

Upcoming Review Courses:

Please check back later for future Lifeguard Instructor/Instructor Training Review offerings.

The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Training course prepares participants to teach American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim and Water Safety Courses. Instructors will learn to use course materials, plan and conduct classes as well as evaluate student progress.

Successful completion of all practical skills and written tests will provide certification as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.

Prerequisites:

Must be 16 years old, able to swim the four competitive strokes, sidestroke and elementary backstroke. Participants will also be required to complete a portion of the class online.

Upcoming Courses:

JANUARY 2025 

Tue-Sat, January 2-4, 2025 - $250 (R)  /  $312.50 (N)
Location: San Ramon Olympic Pool - 9900 Broadmoor Drive San Ramon, CA 94583

• Thursday, January 2, 2025  -  8:30am-5:00pm
• Friday, January 3, 2025 - 8:30am-5:00pm
• Saturday, January 5, 202 - 9:00am-5:00pm

Registration for this course is available on November 18 for San Ramon residents and December 2 for non-residents.