Pool Division
The City of Los Angeles operates 59 swimming pools.  10 of these pools are operated year round, with the remaining 49 operated on a seasonal summertime basis. 
The next L.A. City Pool Lifeguard Test Dates are: 9/8/07  9AM @ J.C.A.S.S.
(J.C.A.S.S. = John C. Argue Swim Stadium)  Call Citywide Aquatics at: (323) 906-7953 for more information.
The following are requirments to become an L.A. City Pool Lifeguard:

- Current CPR/First Aid Certification*
- Current ARC Lifeguard Training Certification*
- Complete a 70ft dummy tow and 200 yard medly swim with a total time of 8:59 or less.  [Total Time = (Dummy Tow Time X 4) + Medley Time]
- Successfully complete the Pool Lifeguard Rookie School.

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*All required certification can be obtained through classes offered at your local L.A. City pool.
See our
Pool Listings page for a pool in your area.


L.A. City Pool Lifeguard Rookie School:
*The 2006 Pool Lifeguard Rookie School Dates are: 10/27, 10/28, 11/3, 11/4, 11/17, 11/18
0800-1700 each day @ the Los Angeles Swim Stadium

During the Pool Lifeguard Rookie School, each candidate is given extensive instruction on the following material:

- Pool Hazards
- The Basics of Lifeguarding
- Swim Rescue Techniques
- Spinal Management
- Basic First Aid/CPR
- Pool Maintenance and Upkeep
- L.A. City Policies and Procedures


Each day the candidates will also participate in a daily 500 yard pool swim.

At the end of Rookie School, the candidates are each evaluated individually via field and written tests, and ranked accordingly.      
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