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Lifeguard Class in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area Alaska
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Lifeguard certification in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, 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 Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska.
Everything needed to book a Lifeguard Class in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area Alaska is set out below. Hoonah is where most of the county aquatic hiring happens. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
It is built for people who need to be working within weeks rather than months. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. Open water covers 3,013 square miles of the county, which shapes where guards end up working.
Most people book a date in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area and are working not long after. Online registration is all that is needed, along with a swimsuit and a towel on the day.
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How to register for your Hoonah-Angoon Census Area class
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- 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 Hoonah-Angoon Census Area in Alaska accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area 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 Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
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 Hoonah-Angoon Census Area Alaska: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The county's largest communities are Hoonah, Gustavus and Angoon, 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 Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
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 Hoonah-Angoon Census Area 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.
Which communities in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Hoonah (948 residents), Gustavus (612 residents) and Angoon (335 residents). Hoonah 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.
Lifeguarding in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 2,262 residents. That makes it the 23rd most populated of the 30 counties in Alaska. At 0.3 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 3,013 square miles of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, 32% of its area. That ranks it 12th 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Hoonah (948), Gustavus (612), Angoon (335), Tenakee Springs (111). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Haines Borough, 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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