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Lifeguard Class in Crowley County Colorado
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Lifeguard Class in Crowley County Colorado runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Crowley County, Colorado at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Crowley County, Colorado starts at $195.00 and takes Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- $195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
- Course length
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing day of class.
- Swim test
- Swim 300 continuous yards (front crawl and breaststroke), tread 2 minutes using legs only, then retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet and swim it back inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Crowley County, Colorado.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Crowley County Colorado. Crowley County is home to around 5,636 people, and seasonal hiring tracks that closely. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
It is built for people who need to be working within weeks rather than months. Expect CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue across the course. Crowley County holds 13 square miles of water, so waterfront postings sit alongside pool work here.
The schedule is built around the season facilities in Crowley County are actually hiring for. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Crowley County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration has opened. Because demand peaks seasonally, seats tend to go quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
It is accepted. Employers around Crowley County in Colorado take these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where lifeguards work in Crowley County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Crowley County 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 Crowley County
Listed below are the closest counties we also cover. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so a job in any of them is still covered.
Lifeguard class in Crowley County Colorado: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Crowley County, Colorado?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Crowley County. The county's largest communities are Ordway, Olney Springs and Sugar City, 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 Crowley County?
The all-in price is $195.00, which includes water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Where only one element has lapsed, CPR/AED on its own is $25.00 and First Aid on its own is $19.99.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Colorado?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Crowley County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Swim 300 yards continuously, tread water 2 minutes without arms, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet, returning with it. The session opens with this, so plan to be in the water immediately.
Which communities in Crowley County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Ordway (1,074 residents), Olney Springs (294 residents) and Sugar City (245 residents). Ordway 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 Crowley County: the local picture
About 5,636 people live in Crowley County. That makes it the 49th most populated of the 64 counties in Colorado. At 7.2 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 13 square miles of Crowley County, 1.6% of its area. That ranks it 11th of 64 in the state for water area. With water that limited, almost all guarding here is pool based, which is the setting the standard certification covers.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Ordway (1,074), Olney Springs (294), Sugar City (245), Crowley (159). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Crowley County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are El Paso County, Kiowa County, Lincoln County, Otero County.
Price, entry requirements and format are county independent and live here: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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