Class Schedule

Online course completion: To access the online portion, go HERE.

You will see the registration page to enter your name and email.

**NOTE: If you have taken a class through ARC before, please use the same spelling of name and email (if still accessible)**

Complete course and take a screenshot or print the certification to present in person on the day of your in person course.

What To Bring:

Printed certification of completion for the online content
A CPR Pro Rescuer Mask (We have them available for purchase onsite for $20)

Course Manual: Basic Life Support Participant Manual

Pool Monitor BLS Training

Online course completion: To access the online portion, go HERE.

You will see the registration page to enter your name and email.

**NOTE: If you have taken a class through ARC before, please use the same spelling of name and email (if still accessible)**

Complete course and take a screenshot or print the certification to present in person on the day of your in person course.

What To Bring:

Printed certification of completion for the online content
A CPR Pro Rescuer Mask (We have them available for purchase onsite for $20)

Course Manual: Basic Life Support Participant Manual

Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (11 seats left)Wander HOA

SGE IDC

MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND

The StarGuard Elite Instructor Development Course (IDC) is designed to prepare StarGuard Elite Instructors to provide a quality education program for lifeguards, using experiential activities based upon adult learning principles, and an emphasis on understanding and utilizing effective facilitation skills.

The Instructor Development process includes an online self-study course and a face-to-face course conducted by SGE Faculty. Instructor candidates will review proper rescue techniques that can be used in a variety of aquatic settings and the most effective ways to educate new and experienced aquatic rescue personnel.

The StarGuard Instructor Development Course (IDC) is designed to train new StarGuard Instructor candidates, cross-over existing lifeguard instructors from another agency, reauthorize StarGuard Instructors, and upgrade Instructor status.

Instructor Candidates are expected to have exceptional current content knowledge, skill mastery, the ability to follow written and verbal directions, and demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate in a professional manner.

Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PMCLASSROOM 6 Journey Suite 200 Aliso Viejo, Ca 92656
This class continues on:
Sun 4/27/2025 from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

StarGuard Initial Training

Lifeguard Certification Prerequisites:

15 years or older to participate
Participants need the personal email address for online training
Online training must be completed before the start of training
2-day in-person course - all days must be attended
Classroom & pool setting - dress accordingly
A Hip Pack, Whistle, & BigEasy CPR Mask (NO TRIANGLE MASKS) are required to attend the course.

Swim Prerequisite:

Swim 50 yards without stopping
Swim 50 yards with a rescue tube across the chest
Tread water for 1 minute without the use of hands
Retrieve 10-pound object from the bottom of the pool

Certification will be awarded on the last day of class and are contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of the written and practical exam. Valid for 1 year.

StarGuard Renewal

Course Description

StarGuard's Renewal and Crossover requires participants to complete an online, blended learning course and a one (1) day eight (8) hour water skill course.

This Lifeguard Certification Course is for individuals who are currently StarGuard Lifeguard certified OR are certified in a recognized program other than StarGuard (American Red Cross, YMCA, Ellis & Associates or NASCO), and have attended in-service in the 3 months leading up to the course. The focus during training is on competency assessment, methods and approaches that are specific to StarGuard, and facility-specific response methods.

Our courses are designed and taught by industry-leading professionals who are motivated to help prepare you for the many incidents that can arise.

Lifeguard Certification Prerequisites:

15 years or older to participate
Participants need the personal email address for online training
Online training must be completed before the start of training
1-day in-person course - all days must be attended
You must bring an electronic copy of the Starguard 6th Edition Text Book
Classroom & pool setting - dress accordingly
A Hip Pack, Whistle, & BigEasy style CPR Mask are required to attend the course.

If you do not have a circle aquatic CPR Mask on the day of the course, you will be charged $20.00. If you do not have a HIp Pack, or Whistle on the day of the course, you will be charged $30 for a circle aquatic CPR mask, Hip Pack, and Whistle.

Swim Prerequisite:

Swim 50 yards/meters without stopping
Swim 50 yards/meters with a rescue tube across the chest
Tread water for 1 minute without the use of hands
Retrieve 10-pound object from the bottom of the pool

Certification will be awarded on the last day of class and are contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of the written and practical exam. Valid for 1 year.