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Lifeguard Class in North Slope Borough Alaska
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Lifeguard certification in North Slope Borough, Alaska at a glance
Lifeguard certification in North Slope 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 North Slope Borough, Alaska.
The Lifeguard Class in North Slope Borough Alaska is the same course whether you plan to work at a pool, a camp or a waterfront. Population in North Slope Borough sits near 10,603. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
Whether the job is seasonal or year round, the certification behind it is the same. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. With 6.3% of North Slope Borough under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
Classes run regularly, so the wait in North Slope Borough is usually weeks rather than months. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your North Slope 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 North Slope Borough in Alaska accept these certifications.
You may apply immediately after receiving your digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in North Slope Borough
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in North Slope 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 North Slope 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 North Slope Borough Alaska: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in North Slope Borough, Alaska?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across North Slope Borough. The county's largest communities are Utqia?vik, Point Hope and Wainwright, 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 North Slope 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 North Slope 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.
Which communities in North Slope Borough does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Utqia?vik (4,694 residents), Point Hope (781 residents) and Wainwright (591 residents). Utqia?vik 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 North Slope Borough: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 10,603 residents. That makes it the 9th most populated of the 30 counties in Alaska. At 0.1 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
North Slope Borough holds 6,004 square miles of water, about 6.3% of the county. That ranks it 5th 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 Utqia?vik (4,694), Point Hope (781), Wainwright (591), Nuiqsut (490). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in North Slope Borough often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Northwest Arctic Borough, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Denali Borough, Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
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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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