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Lifeguard Class in Shoshone County Idaho
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Lifeguard Class in Shoshone County Idaho runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Shoshone County, Idaho involve?
Lifeguard certification in Shoshone 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 to start, less for groups.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- Swim test
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick brought back from 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- The award spans Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from issue, after which recertification requires 10 hours in person.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Shoshone County, Idaho.
The Lifeguard Class in Shoshone County Idaho on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Shoshone County has about 14,026 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.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. Candidates learn CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. Silver Rapids Waterpark and Kellogg Public Pool are among the aquatic sites recorded in the county.
Most people book a date in Shoshone 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 Shoshone 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 Shoshone County, Idaho accept these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Shoshone County?
Public mapping records 2 named aquatic facilities in Shoshone County. Among the sites listed there are 1 water park and 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Shoshone County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Shoshone County
- Silver Rapids Waterpark
- Kellogg Public 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 Shoshone 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 Shoshone County Idaho: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Shoshone County, Idaho?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Shoshone County. The county's largest communities are Kellogg, Pinehurst and Osburn, 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 Shoshone 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 Shoshone County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Shoshone County. Named sites in Shoshone County include Silver Rapids Waterpark and Kellogg Public 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?
Pool employers generally want candidates to be 15 by the final day of the course, while waterfront and beach roles usually start at 16. Some employers in Shoshone County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
What swim test do I have to pass?
The test is 300 yards unbroken, a 2 minute legs-only tread, and a 10-pound brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned. It runs first thing in the in-person session, so arrive changed and ready.
Which communities in Shoshone County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Kellogg (2,450 residents), Pinehurst (1,780 residents) and Osburn (1,659 residents). Kellogg 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 Shoshone County?
About 14,026 people live in Shoshone County. That makes it the 24th most populated of the 44 counties in Idaho. 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.
Shoshone County holds 5.4 square miles of water, about 0.2% of the county. That ranks it 30th 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Kellogg (2,450), Pinehurst (1,780), Osburn (1,659), Wallace (825). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Shoshone County
- Water parks and splash pads: Silver Rapids Waterpark
- Pools: Kellogg Public Pool
Candidates in Shoshone County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Benewah County, Bonner County, Clearwater County, Kootenai County.
The parts that do not change by county are held on their own pages: 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 Shoshone County Idaho?
2 aquatic facilities are on record in Shoshone County Idaho:
- Silver Rapids Waterpark (water park)
- Kellogg Public 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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