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Lifeguard Class in Blaine County Idaho
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Lifeguard Class in Blaine County Idaho runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Blaine County, Idaho involve?
Lifeguard certification in Blaine County, Idaho starts at $195.00 and takes The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person. 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
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 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
- Lifeguarding plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Blaine County, Idaho.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Blaine County Idaho. A county of about 25,041 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
It is built for people who need to be working within weeks rather than months. It teaches CPR, AED, First Aid, how to watch a crowded bather load, how to respond to an emergency and how to make a rescue in the water. In Blaine County those sites include Sun Valley Inn Swimming Pool and Lodge Swimming Pool.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Enrolment is online, and the only kit needed is a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Blaine County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Enrolment is open now, and seasonal demand means seats go fast. Reserve early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers across Blaine County, Idaho accept these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Blaine County?
Public mapping records 3 named aquatic facilities in Blaine County. Among the sites listed there are 3 public pools and swim clubs. Every recorded site in Blaine County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Blaine County
- Sun Valley Inn Swimming Pool
- Lodge Swimming Pool
- Olympic 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 Blaine County
The nearby counties below are also within our coverage. Because the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it remains valid wherever among them you end up working.
Lifeguard class in Blaine County Idaho: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Blaine County, Idaho?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Blaine County. The county's largest communities are Hailey, Ketchum and Bellevue, 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 Blaine County?
Full certification costs $195.00, packaging water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Component renewals are cheaper: $25.00 for standalone CPR/AED, $19.99 for standalone First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Blaine County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Blaine County. Named sites in Blaine County include Sun Valley Inn Swimming Pool, Lodge Swimming Pool and Olympic 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 Idaho?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Blaine County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Three elements: a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes treading with legs only, and recovering a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet and bringing it back. This happens at the very start of the in-person session, so come ready to swim.
Which communities in Blaine County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Hailey (9,824 residents), Ketchum (3,611 residents) and Bellevue (2,575 residents). Hailey 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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What is lifeguarding like in Blaine County?
Blaine County has a population of about 25,041. That makes it the 17th most populated of the 44 counties in Idaho. At 9.5 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, 17 square miles, is water. That ranks it 16th of 44 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 Hailey (9,824), Ketchum (3,611), Bellevue (2,575), Sun Valley (1,771). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Blaine County
- Pools: Sun Valley Inn Swimming Pool, Lodge Swimming Pool, Olympic Pool
Candidates in Blaine County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bingham County, Butte County, Camas County, Cassia 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 Blaine County Idaho?
3 aquatic facilities are on record in Blaine County Idaho:
- Sun Valley Inn Swimming Pool (pool)
- Lodge Swimming Pool (pool)
- Olympic 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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