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Lifeguard Class in Weld County Colorado
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Lifeguard Class in Weld County Colorado runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Weld County, Colorado at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Weld County, Colorado starts at $195.00 and takes Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site. 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
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- Swim test
- The prerequisites are 300 yards continuous in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned in under 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- The award spans 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
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Weld County, Colorado.
The Lifeguard Class in Weld County Colorado is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. Weld County has about 359,442 residents, and its pools recruit on a local schedule rather than a national one. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. Sites like University Flats Pool and Mountainview Condominiums are the kind of place that hires.
Course dates come round often, so a Weld County candidate rarely waits long. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
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How to register for your Weld County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration is open. Seasonal demand fills places quickly, so book while dates remain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers across Weld County, Colorado accept these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Weld County
Public mapping records 7 named aquatic facilities in Weld County. Among the sites listed there are 5 public pools and swim clubs, 1 school or college pool and 1 community or club pool. Every recorded site in Weld County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Weld County
- University Flats Pool
- Mountainview Condominiums
- Discovery Bay Splash Park
- TRPR Milliken Pool
- Chimney Park Pool
- Centennial Pool
- Skyline 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 Weld County
These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 3 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 Weld County Colorado: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Weld County, Colorado?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Weld County. The county's largest communities are Greeley, Windsor and Evans, 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 Weld County?
Expect $195.00 for the complete course, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Standalone options exist for single renewals: CPR/AED at $25.00, First Aid at $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Weld County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Weld County. Named sites in Weld County include University Flats Pool, Mountainview Condominiums and Discovery Bay Splash Park. 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?
Most pools ask for 15 years old on the final day of the course. Waterfront and beach roles generally want 16 or above. Because individual Weld County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
What swim test do I have to pass?
You will swim 300 yards without stopping, tread for 2 minutes using legs alone, and bring a 10-pound brick back from 7 to 10 feet of water. Because it opens the in-person session, turn up prepared to get straight in.
Which communities in Weld County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Greeley (112,609 residents), Windsor (31,509 residents) and Evans (22,326 residents). Greeley 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.
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Lifeguarding in Weld County: the local picture
About 359,442 people live in Weld County. That makes it the 8th most populated of the 64 counties in Colorado. At 90 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Weld County holds 32 square miles of water, about 0.8% of the county. That ranks it 2nd 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.
The largest communities here are Greeley (112,609), Windsor (31,509), Evans (22,326), Erie (21,257). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Weld County
- School: University Flats Pool
- Pools: Mountainview Condominiums, Discovery Bay Splash Park, TRPR Milliken Pool, Chimney Park Pool, Centennial Pool
- Private: Skyline Pool
Candidates in Weld County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Boulder County, Larimer County, Logan County, Morgan County.
Cost, prerequisites and course format are the same in every county, so they are kept in one place: 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 Weld County Colorado?
7 aquatic facilities are on record in Weld County Colorado:
- University Flats Pool (school)
- Mountainview Condominiums (pool)
- Discovery Bay Splash Park (pool)
- TRPR Milliken Pool (pool)
- Chimney Park Pool (pool)
- Centennial Pool (pool)
- Skyline Pool (private club)
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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