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Lifeguard Class in Box Elder County Utah
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Lifeguard Class in Box Elder County Utah runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Box Elder County, Utah at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Box Elder County, Utah 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
- 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
- Three components: 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
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Box Elder County, Utah.
A Lifeguard Class in Box Elder County Utah takes a candidate from no certification at all to a card a facility will accept. Brigham City is the largest community in the county and the usual starting point for candidates. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. In Box Elder County those sites include Eagle Beach and Brigham City Community Pool.
Dates are held often enough that most candidates in Box Elder County are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Box Elder 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Box Elder County in Utah take these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where lifeguards work in Box Elder County
Public mapping records 3 named aquatic facilities in Box Elder County. Among the sites listed there are 2 public pools and swim clubs and 1 guarded beach or open-water site. That is a genuine mix of pool and open-water sites in Box Elder County.
Aquatic facilities in Box Elder County
- Eagle Beach
- Brigham City Community Pool
- Box Elder Natatorium
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Box Elder 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 Box Elder County Utah: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Box Elder County, Utah?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Box Elder County. The county's largest communities are Brigham City, Tremonton and Perry, 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 Box Elder 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 Box Elder County?
Both. The recorded venues in Box Elder County split between pools and open water. Named sites in Box Elder County include Eagle Beach, Brigham City Community Pool and Box Elder Natatorium. 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 Utah?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Box Elder County can impose a higher floor, so look at 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 Box Elder County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Brigham City (19,970 residents), Tremonton (12,411 residents) and Perry (5,936 residents). Brigham City 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.
Lifeguarding in Box Elder County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 62,684 residents. That makes it the 9th most populated of the 29 counties in Utah. At 11 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 14% of the county, 948 square miles, is water. That ranks it 1st of 29 in the state for water area. Open water at that scale usually means waterfront and beach postings alongside pool work, and waterfront guarding is assessed differently from pool guarding.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Brigham City (19,970), Tremonton (12,411), Perry (5,936), Garland (2,668). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Box Elder County
- Beaches and waterfront: Eagle Beach
- Pools: Brigham City Community Pool, Box Elder Natatorium
Candidates in Box Elder County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Cassia County, Oneida County, Elko County, Cache 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 Box Elder County Utah?
3 aquatic facilities are on record in Box Elder County Utah:
- Eagle Beach (beach)
- Brigham City Community Pool (pool)
- Box Elder Natatorium (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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