Lifeguard Training

Become a Certified Lifeguard and Save Lives

Presented by City of Napa Parks & Recreation Department

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Take our Lifeguard training and walk away with all the certifications necessary to start a job as a professional lifeguard. Through videos, group discussion, and hands on practice, you'll learn teamwork, rescue and surveillance skills, First Aid, CPR/AED, and other skills needed to work as a lifeguard. The course fee includes Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 20 yards surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED valid for 2 years.

Covid - 19

Staff and participants are asked to stay home if you are sick &/or experiencing symptoms such as coughing, fever, chills, shortness of breath, new loss of taste/smell, diarrhea or vomiting, muscle or body aches. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html).

Air Quality

We have adopted the following guidelines for recreational programs during times of poor air quality. The guideline is based on Air Quality Index (AQI) levels as established by the Bay Area Quality Management District. When the air quality index reaches the red zone (151 to 200) or above, outside activities and programs will be suspended. Indoor activities and programs will be suspended when air quality gets into the purple zone (201 to 250) or above. We will monitor the air quality daily and notify you if there is a cancellation or postponement.

Upcoming Sessions

Dates
Age
Participate
Winter 2025 Lifeguard Training
1/3-1/5
Sun, Fri-Sat, 4p-8p
15+
NVUSD

Participants should bring a swimsuit, towel, sun protection, snacks/lunch and a water bottle each day.

ALL online 'Blended Learning' course work must be completed before the first day of the class, please bring proof of completion. Instructions will be sent no later than a week before the first scheduled class. 

Please plan to complete all eLearning modules, including the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid final eLearning exam prior to your first in-person skills session. Most participants complete the eLearning portion of the course in approximately 7 hours. Your experience may vary widely based on several factors including your PC, internet speed and previous training. I recommend beginning the online session as soon as possible to ensure that you are able to complete all eLearning modules prior to the first in-person skill session. 

In-person skill session schedule:

Friday, January 3rd: 4pm-8pm

Saturday, January 4th: 9am-6pm

Sunday, January 5th: 9am-6pm 

 
Access the eLearning content, you will receive an email from [email protected], please be sure to check your spam folder if you do not receive the email.
 

Please be prepared to provide proof that you completed the eLearning content using one of the following methods.

■ Print or take a screen shot of your online course completion record available at the conclusion of the eLearning course and bring it to the first in-person skill session. It will read “Proceed to Skill Session”.
■ Be prepared to login to the eLearning course on the first in-person skill session to display the completion status that appears above the “Launch Course” button.
 

If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected]

Aquatics Staff

This activity is presented by Napa Parks & Rec and scheduled to take place on Sunday, Friday, and Saturday 1/3-1/5 from 4p-8p at NVUSD. For more information, click "Participate" to visit the website of Napa Parks & Rec.

Lifeguard Instructor Training
2/21-2/23
Sun, Fri-Sat, 4p-8p
17+
NVUSD
Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI)
3/28-3/30
Sun, Fri-Sat, 3:30p-8:30p
16+
NVUSD
April 14-18 | 2025 Lifeguard Training
4/14-4/18
Mon-Fri, 9a-4p
15+
NVUSD
May 16-18 | 2025 Lifeguard Training
5/16-5/18
Sun, Fri-Sat, 4p-8p
15+
NVUSD
May 30-June 1 | 2025 Lifeguard Training
5/30-6/1
Sun, Fri-Sat, 4p-8p
15+
NVUSD

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