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Lifeguard Class in Clearwater County Idaho
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Lifeguard Class in Clearwater County Idaho runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Clearwater County, Idaho involve?
Lifeguard certification in Clearwater 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
- $195.00 per participant is the starting price, with discounts for groups.
- 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
- 300 yards unbroken using front crawl and breaststroke; 2 minutes of treading with no arms; a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 feet and returned within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Clearwater County, Idaho.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Clearwater County Idaho. Orofino accounts for a large share of the guarding work in Clearwater County. The course costs $195 and finishes with a lifeguard certification card.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. Candidates learn CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. With 1.2% of Clearwater County under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Online registration is all that is needed, along with a swimsuit and a towel on the day.
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How to register for your Clearwater County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Places are available now. Demand is seasonal and capacity is limited, so book ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
It is accepted. Employers around Clearwater County in Idaho take these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Clearwater County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Clearwater County. Among the sites listed there are 1 guarded beach or open-water site. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Clearwater County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Clearwater County
- Pink House Beach
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Clearwater 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 Clearwater County Idaho: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Clearwater County, Idaho?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Clearwater County. The county's largest communities are Orofino, Pierce and Weippe, 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Clearwater County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Clearwater County include Pink House Beach. 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?
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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Orofino (3,313 residents), Pierce (523 residents) and Weippe (417 residents). Orofino 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 Clearwater County?
Clearwater County has a population of about 9,214. That makes it the 31st most populated of the 44 counties in Idaho. At 3.7 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 31 square miles of Clearwater County, 1.2% of its area. That ranks it 10th 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.
The largest communities here are Orofino (3,313), Pierce (523), Weippe (417), Elk River (145). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Clearwater County
- Beaches and waterfront: Pink House Beach
Candidates in Clearwater County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Idaho County, Latah County, Lewis County, Nez Perce 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 Clearwater County Idaho?
One aquatic facility is on record in Clearwater County Idaho:
- Pink House Beach (beach)
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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