The City of Pacifica's Aquatics Division offers a variety of American Red Cross certified training courses.

For more information: call (650) 738-7460 or Email 

Lifeguarding Classes

Instruction in proper water rescue skills, how to recognize a water emergency and responsibilities/ training in lifeguards. Successful completion of the lifeguarding course yields an American Red Cross certificate in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, oxygen administration and preventative disease transmission.

Prerequisites: Applicants must be at least 15 years old by the first day of training. Applicants also must perform the following: 300yard (12 laps) continuous swim test; 100-yard front crawl with rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick; 100-yard breaststroke; surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10LB object, return to the surface and swim 20-yards back to the starting point and exit the water without help of a ladder in 1minute and 40 seconds.

Course Completion: In order to successfully complete the course, participants must attend all classes, pass all practical skill tests and pass all written exams.

Registration: Online class #80.361 or at the Parks, Beaches and Recreation office located at 540 Crespi Drive in Pacifica.

Fees: Lifeguard training fees are $195.00 for Pacifica residents and $200.00 for non-residents.

Location: Jean Brink Pool in Pacifica. 

Instructor: Class instructor will be certified American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor.  

Schedule: All Online modules will be emailed to participants on Friday April 28th.  In-person skills sessions will be held Saturday and Sunday September 2nd-3rd from 8am-5pm at the Jean E. Brink Pool-Oceana High School Campus.  For questions please call 650-738-7460

CPR & First Aid

American Red Cross CPR: Adult/Child/Infant with AED: Learn to care for conscious and unconscious choking victims, perform CPR and use Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. Upon completion participants will receive American Red Cross certification charge. 

Prerequisites: The course is designed for participants aged 13 or older

Fee: TBA

Location: TBA

Instructor: Class instructor will be certified American Red Cross Instructor

Schedule: TBA

Registration: Online or at the Parks, Beaches and Recreation office located at 540 Crespi Drive in Pacifica

Standard First Aid

American Red Cross Standard First Aid: Learn to care for conscious and unconscious choking victims, give first aid for a variety of injuries such as burns, wounds, bites, head/neck/back injuries and heat/cold related emergencies and manage sudden illnesses such as stroke, seizure/poisoning. Upon completion participants will receive American Red Cross certification charge.

Prerequisites: The course is designed for participants aged 13 or older

Fee: TBA

Location: TBA

Instructor: Class instructor will be certified American Red Cross Instructor 

Schedule: TBA

Registration: Online or at the Parks, Beaches and Recreation office located at 540 Crespi Drive in Pacifica.  For more information contact Aquatic Specialist, Bailey Girard for more information 650-738-7460 or bgirard@pacifica.gov

Swimmer Aide

Interested working with children, volunteering their time and learning how to teach swimming?

Prerequisites: Must be 11 years of age or older, proficient in swimming and pass our Swimmer Aide training that will be held prior to starting swimming lessons.

Training Dates: June 12th - June 16th.  Contact Aquatic Specialist, Bailey Girard for more information 650-738-7460 or bgirard@pacifica.gov

Training includes Lifeguarding techniques, First Aide, accident prevention, stroke demonstrations, methods of teaching swimming, techniques for testing and grading.