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Lifeguard Class in Haines Borough Alaska
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What does lifeguard certification in Haines Borough, Alaska cost and require?
Lifeguard certification in Haines Borough, Alaska starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours of online training plus 2 days in person. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- Starting at $195.00 per participant, with group discounts available.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours of online training plus 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Be at least 15 years old by the last day of class.
- Swim test
- Swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl and breaststroke; tread water for 2 minutes without using arms; and retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet of water and swim it back within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from the date of issue. Recertification is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: online coursework completed at your own pace, then in-person skills sessions in Haines Borough, Alaska.
Our Lifeguard Class in Haines Borough Alaska is a full certification course rather than a refresher clinic. Haines Borough has about 2,070 residents, and its pools recruit on a local schedule rather than a national one. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. Haines Borough holds 403 square miles of water, so waterfront postings sit alongside pool work here.
There is usually a date close enough that hiring is not delayed. Reserve a place online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Haines Borough class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration is open now. Seats fill quickly due to seasonal demand, so secure your spot today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers throughout Haines Borough in Alaska accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Haines Borough?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Haines Borough yet, which is common in rural counties. Certification is still open to candidates here, and because it is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it stays valid at facilities in neighboring counties.
Counties near Haines Borough
These are the closest counties we also cover. 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 Haines Borough Alaska: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Haines Borough, Alaska?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Haines Borough. 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 Haines Borough?
The full lifeguard certification course is $195.00. It covers water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in one package. Standalone CPR/AED is $25.00 and standalone First Aid is $19.99 if you only need to renew one component.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Alaska?
Most pool employers require candidates to be at least 15 years old on the final day of the course, and waterfront or beach positions usually require 16 or older. Individual employers in Haines Borough may set a higher minimum, so check the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
You must swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet of water then return with it. The swim test is done at the start of the in-person session, so arrive ready to get in the water.
What is lifeguarding like in Haines Borough?
About 2,070 people live in Haines Borough. That makes it the 24th most populated of the 30 counties in Alaska. At 0.9 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Water covers 403 square miles of Haines Borough, 15% of its area. That ranks it 24th of 30 in the state for water area. Open water at that scale usually means waterfront and beach postings alongside pool work, and waterfront guarding is assessed differently from pool guarding.
Candidates in Haines Borough often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Juneau City and Borough, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
The parts that do not change by county are held on their own pages: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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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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