Lompoc Parks and Recreation will again offer training that will enable participants to become American Red Cross-certified lifeguards. The Lompoc Aquatic Center’s Lifeguard Training Course is appropriate for someone looking for a part-time job or a career as a professional lifeguard. The course is for those ages 15 and older.

Through classroom activities, online e-learning, and hands-on practice, participants will gain the knowledge and learn the skills needed to work as a lifeguard.

The Lompoc Aquatic Center’s comprehensive lifeguard-training course covers accident prevention, lifeguarding techniques, emergency systems, water-rescue skills, Basic Life Support (CPR/AED), and first aid. Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive American Red Cross certification in lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid.

Training will take place at the Lompoc Aquatic Center, 207 W. College Ave. Dates /Times are: pre-course 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10; instruction 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12; and 8:30 a.m.-5 p..m. Sunday, Sept. 19.

Course fee is $200. New for Lompoc Valley residents, the lifeguard course fee will be refunded for participants who apply to become a lifeguard at the Lompoc Aquatic Center, and are hired within 30 days of successfully completing the course.

Pre-registration is required, and can be done by calling the Lompoc Recreation Division, 805-875-8100, or registration can be completed online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/lompocrecreation.

Deadline to register is Monday, Sept. 6. Since the class is presented in a blended-learning format, a valid email address is required at registration. Participants will receive an email with information on how to access the online component of the course.