Program Links

• Aquatic Home Page
• Facility Use Permit Information PDF
• Aquatic Facility Guide PDF
• Aquatic Program Information
• Year-Round Pools
• Open Water Facilities
• Summer Pools
• Camps With Pools
• Lifeguard Classes
• Learn to Swim Program
• Small Craft Program
• City Swimming Pool Report
• Calendar of Events

Additional Links

• Recreation & Parks Directory
• Online E-Registration System

Safety Information

• Park Rangers / Office of Public Safety

Citywide Services Directory

• 311 Information

Facility Locator

• Maps & Driving Directions

RECREATION AND PARKS

Lifeguard Training Program

Los Angeles City Pre Academy Training (LAC-PAT)

The LAC PAT must be completed prior to attending the LA City Lifeguard Academy. Students are familiarized with Basic C.P.R., First Aid, and Lifesaving techniques; conditioned for swimming and prepared for the Lifeguard interview.

Lifeguard Instructor

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach Lifeguard Training (including first aid), CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED Essentials, Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer, Preventing Disease Transmission, Community Water Safety, and Basic Water Rescue. The training prepares instructor candidates by developing their understanding of how to use course material, how to conduct training sessions, and how to evaluate participants’ progress. Participants must possess current Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer cards. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Instructor.

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LAC-PAT Schedule - Fall 2012	LAC-PAT Schedule - Spring 2013
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EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION - AQUATIC DIVISION

Job Skills

FAQ for New Lifeguards

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