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Lifeguard Class in Gunnison County Colorado
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Lifeguard Class in Gunnison County Colorado runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Gunnison County, Colorado at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Gunnison 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 is the starting price, with discounts for groups.
- Course length
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- Swim test
- Front crawl and breaststroke across 300 continuous yards, a 2 minute armless tread, and a 10-lb brick carried back from 7 to 10 feet within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- The award spans Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Gunnison County, Colorado.
A Lifeguard Class in Gunnison County Colorado takes a candidate from no certification at all to a card a facility will accept. Candidates typically travel in from Gunnison and nearby. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. Every guarding post in Gunnison County rests on that same set of skills.
Most people book a date in Gunnison County and are working not long after. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Gunnison County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
You can register now. Seasonal demand clears places fast, so secure yours early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers across Gunnison County, Colorado accept these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Gunnison County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Gunnison 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 Gunnison County
Neighboring counties we also serve are listed below. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it holds good if you take work in any of them.
Lifeguard class in Gunnison County Colorado: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Gunnison County, Colorado?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Gunnison County. The county's largest communities are Gunnison, Crested Butte and Mount Crested Butte, 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 Gunnison County?
The complete certification is $195.00 and bundles water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid together. If you only need one component renewed, CPR/AED alone is $25.00 and First Aid alone is $19.99.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Colorado?
The usual minimum at pools is 15 on the last day of class; waterfront and beach posts typically require 16 or over. Individual employers in Gunnison County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Expect a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes of legs-only treading, and a 10-pound brick recovered from between 7 and 10 feet. It is the first thing that happens in person, so be ready for the water on arrival.
Which communities in Gunnison County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Gunnison (6,815 residents), Crested Butte (1,658 residents) and Mount Crested Butte (961 residents). Gunnison 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 Gunnison County: the local picture
About 17,321 people live in Gunnison County. That makes it the 29th most populated of the 64 counties in Colorado. At 5.3 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Roughly 0.6% of the county, 21 square miles, is water. That ranks it 5th 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Gunnison (6,815), Crested Butte (1,658), Mount Crested Butte (961), Marble (132). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Gunnison County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Chaffee County, Delta County, Hinsdale County, Mesa County.
For the parts that are identical wherever you train: 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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