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Lifeguard Class in El Dorado County California
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Lifeguard Class in El Dorado County California runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in El Dorado County, California at a glance
Lifeguard certification in El Dorado County, California starts at $195.00 and takes The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- Swim test
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick brought back from 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in El Dorado County, California.
The Lifeguard Class in El Dorado County California is the same course whether you plan to work at a pool, a camp or a waterfront. Much of the demand sits in and around South Lake Tahoe. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
New candidates and lapsed guards sit the course together. Training covers CPR, AED use, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. El Dorado County holds 79 square miles of water, so waterfront postings sit alongside pool work here.
The schedule is built around the season facilities in El Dorado County are actually hiring for. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your El Dorado County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Places are available now. Demand is seasonal and capacity is limited, so book ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
They do. El Dorado County employers in California recognise these certifications.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where lifeguards work in El Dorado County
Public mapping records 14 named aquatic facilities in El Dorado County. Among the sites listed there are 11 beaches and open-water sites and 3 public pools and swim clubs. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in El Dorado County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in El Dorado County
- Happy Valley Swimming Hole
- Calawee Cove Beach
- El Dorado Beach
- Lakeside Beach
- Pit Stop Beach
- Baldwin Beach
- Lester Beach
- Tamaroo Bar
- Kiva Beach
- Oregon Bar
- Pope Beach
- Recreation and Swim Complex
- Lessara Community Pool
- Berkeley Camp Pool
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near El Dorado County
These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 2 states. Certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it stays valid if you take a job in any of them.
Lifeguard class in El Dorado County California: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in El Dorado County, California?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across El Dorado County. The county's largest communities are South Lake Tahoe and Placerville, and most candidates travel from those areas for the in-water portion. Coursework is completed online first, then the rescue skills, CPR/AED and First Aid sessions are done in person with an instructor.
How much does lifeguard certification cost in El Dorado County?
$195.00 buys the full certification, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in a single package. Renewing just one part costs $25.00 for CPR/AED or $19.99 for First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in El Dorado County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in El Dorado County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in El Dorado County include Happy Valley Swimming Hole, Calawee Cove Beach and El Dorado Beach. Whether a certification is accepted for waterfront or surf positions depends on the employer and, in some states, on state rules, so check the posting before you apply. Surf beaches often run their own qualifying test.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in California?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in El Dorado County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Swim 300 yards continuously, tread water 2 minutes without arms, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet, returning with it. The session opens with this, so plan to be in the water immediately.
Which communities in El Dorado County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from South Lake Tahoe (21,079 residents) and Placerville (10,656 residents). South Lake Tahoe is the largest community in the county, and certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it stays valid if you take a job in a neighboring county or another state.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Lifeguarding in El Dorado County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 192,215 residents. That makes it the 29th most populated of the 58 counties in California. At 113 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Roughly 4.4% of the county, 79 square miles, is water. That ranks it 25th of 58 in the state for water area. With water that limited, almost all guarding here is pool based, which is the setting the standard certification covers.
Work tends to concentrate in South Lake Tahoe (21,079), Placerville (10,656). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in El Dorado County
- Beaches and waterfront: Happy Valley Swimming Hole, Calawee Cove Beach, El Dorado Beach, Lakeside Beach, Pit Stop Beach, Baldwin Beach
- Pools: Recreation and Swim Complex, Lessara Community Pool, Berkeley Camp Pool
Candidates in El Dorado County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Alpine County, Amador County, Placer County, Sacramento County.
Cost, prerequisites and course format are the same in every county, so they are kept in one place: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in El Dorado County California?
14 aquatic facilities are on record in El Dorado County California:
- Happy Valley Swimming Hole (beach)
- Calawee Cove Beach (beach)
- El Dorado Beach (beach)
- Lakeside Beach (beach)
- Pit Stop Beach (beach)
- Baldwin Beach (beach)
- Lester Beach (beach)
- Tamaroo Bar (beach)
- Kiva Beach (beach)
- Oregon Bar (beach)
- Pope Beach (beach)
- Recreation and Swim Complex (pool)
- Lessara Community Pool (pool)
- Berkeley Camp Pool (pool)
Facilities are listed to show the kind of aquatic sites operating locally. Listing does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement by, the operator.
Reviewed by Jackie Stern, Lifeguard Instructor, Firefighter and EMT. Jackie Stern has taught lifeguarding for more than 20 years and works as a firefighter, EMT and swim instructor. She reviews course content, prerequisites and rescue standards against current certification requirements.
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