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Lifeguard Class in Sedgwick County Colorado
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Lifeguard Class in Sedgwick County Colorado runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Sedgwick County, Colorado involve?
Lifeguard certification in Sedgwick County, Colorado starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- From $195.00 per participant, and group rates are available.
- Course length
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- 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
- Lifeguarding plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Sedgwick County, Colorado.
Our Lifeguard Class in Sedgwick County Colorado is a full certification course rather than a refresher clinic. A county of about 2,299 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. The course costs $195 and finishes with a lifeguard certification card.
New candidates and lapsed guards sit the course together. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. The skills transfer to any facility that hires in Sedgwick County.
Course dates come round often, so a Sedgwick County candidate rarely waits long. Reserve a place online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Sedgwick 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. Across Sedgwick County, Colorado, employers accept the certification.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where do lifeguards work in Sedgwick County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Sedgwick County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Sedgwick County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Sedgwick County
- Julesburg Swimming Pool
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Sedgwick County
These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 2 states. 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 Sedgwick County Colorado: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Sedgwick County, Colorado?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Sedgwick County. The county's largest communities are Julesburg, Ovid and Sedgwick, 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 Sedgwick 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.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Sedgwick County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Sedgwick County. Named sites in Sedgwick County include Julesburg Swimming Pool. Whether a certification is accepted for waterfront or surf positions depends on the employer and, in some states, on state rules, so check the posting before you apply. Surf beaches often run their own qualifying test.
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 Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Julesburg (1,238 residents), Ovid (265 residents) and Sedgwick (167 residents). Julesburg 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.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
What is lifeguarding like in Sedgwick County?
Sedgwick County has a population of about 2,299. That makes it the 58th most populated of the 64 counties in Colorado. At 4.2 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Roughly 0.3% of the county, 1.4 square miles, is water. That ranks it 52nd 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 Julesburg (1,238), Ovid (265), Sedgwick (167). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Sedgwick County
- Pools: Julesburg Swimming Pool
Candidates in Sedgwick County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Logan County, Cheyenne County, Deuel County, Perkins County.
What the course costs and asks of you is the same statewide: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Sedgwick County Colorado?
One aquatic facility is on record in Sedgwick County Colorado:
- Julesburg Swimming Pool (pool)
Facilities are listed to show the kind of aquatic sites operating locally. Listing does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement by, the operator.
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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