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Lifeguard Class in Clark County Nevada
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Lifeguard Class in Clark County Nevada runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Clark County, Nevada at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Clark County, Nevada starts at $195.00 and takes Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 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
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing day of class.
- 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
- Three components: 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 delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Clark County, Nevada.
People searching for a Lifeguard Class in Clark County Nevada are usually a few weeks away from being able to work, not a few months. Much of the demand sits in and around Las Vegas. At $195 the course covers the training, the assessment and the certification card.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. About 2.1% of Clark County is water, and that changes the mix of jobs available.
The schedule is built around the season facilities in Clark County are actually hiring for. Enrolment is online, and the only kit needed is a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Clark County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration has opened. Because demand peaks seasonally, seats tend to go quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers across Clark County, Nevada accept these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Clark County?
Public mapping records 72 named aquatic facilities in Clark County. Among the first 14 listed there are 7 beaches and open-water sites, 6 water parks and 1 school or college pool. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Clark County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Clark County
- Boulder Beach South
- Ann Marguret Beach
- Old Swim Beach
- Belsmeir Beach
- Boulder Beach
- Engine Beach
- South Beach
- Cowabunga Bay Las Vegas
- MGM Grand Pool Complex
- Wet n Wild Las Vegas
- Endless Wave Ride
- Wet Republic
- Hartke Pool
- Water Wings Swim School
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Clark 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 Clark County Nevada: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Clark County, Nevada?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Clark County. The county's largest communities are Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas, 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 Clark 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 Clark County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Clark County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Clark County include Boulder Beach South, Ann Marguret Beach and Old Swim 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 Nevada?
For pool work the common requirement is age 15 by the course end date, rising to 16 or older for waterfront and beach positions. Employers in Clark County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
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 Clark County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Las Vegas (660,929 residents), Henderson (337,305 residents) and North Las Vegas (284,771 residents). Las Vegas 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 Clark County?
About 2,336,573 people live in Clark County. That makes it the 1st most populated of the 17 counties in Nevada. At 296 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Water covers 169 square miles of Clark County, 2.1% of its area. That ranks it 2nd of 17 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 Las Vegas (660,929), Henderson (337,305), North Las Vegas (284,771), Mesquite (22,786). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Clark County
- Beaches and waterfront: Boulder Beach South, Ann Marguret Beach, Old Swim Beach, Belsmeir Beach, Boulder Beach, Engine Beach
- Water parks and splash pads: Cowabunga Bay Las Vegas, MGM Grand Pool Complex, Wet n Wild Las Vegas, Endless Wave Ride, Wet Republic, Hartke Pool
- School: Water Wings Swim School
Candidates in Clark County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Mohave County, Inyo County, San Bernardino County, Lincoln 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 Clark County Nevada?
There are 72 aquatic facilities on record in Clark County Nevada. These 14 are named:
- Boulder Beach South (beach)
- Ann Marguret Beach (beach)
- Old Swim Beach (beach)
- Belsmeir Beach (beach)
- Boulder Beach (beach)
- Engine Beach (beach)
- South Beach (beach)
- Cowabunga Bay Las Vegas (water park)
- MGM Grand Pool Complex (water park)
- Wet n Wild Las Vegas (water park)
- Endless Wave Ride (water park)
- Wet Republic (water park)
- Hartke Pool (water park)
- Water Wings Swim School (school)
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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