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Lifeguard Class in Salt Lake County Utah
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Lifeguard Class in Salt Lake County Utah runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Salt Lake County, Utah at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Salt Lake County, Utah starts at $195.00 and takes Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site. 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
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing 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 plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Salt Lake County, Utah.
The Lifeguard Class in Salt Lake County Utah is the same course whether you plan to work at a pool, a camp or a waterfront. Population in Salt Lake County sits near 1,185,813. At $195 the course covers the training, the assessment and the certification card.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. Salt Lake County holds 53 square miles of water, so waterfront postings sit alongside pool work here.
Be ready for the swim screen, which asks for 300 yards continuously, and the rest follows in class. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Salt Lake 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, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Salt Lake County, Utah.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where lifeguards work in Salt Lake County
Public mapping records 35 named aquatic facilities in Salt Lake County. Among the first 14 listed there are 7 public pools and swim clubs, 5 water parks and 2 beaches and open-water sites. Pools account for most of that list, with a small number of open-water sites in Salt Lake County.
Aquatic facilities in Salt Lake County
- Silver Sands Beach
- Sunset Beach
- Oquirrh Shadows Park Splash Pad
- Cowabunga Bay Water Park
- Water Tower Splash Pad
- Draper City Splashpad
- Waterfall Splash Pad
- South Jordan Fitness and Aquatic Center Swimming Pool
- Salt Lake City Sports Complex Outdoor Pool
- The Academy/Aquatics Academy
- West Jordan Outdoor Pool
- Centennial Outdoor Pool
- Crimson Outdoor Lagoon
- White Towers Swimming
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Salt Lake County
Listed below are the closest counties we also cover. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so a job in any of them is still covered.
Lifeguard class in Salt Lake County Utah: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Salt Lake County, Utah?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Salt Lake County. The county's largest communities are Salt Lake City, West Valley City and West Jordan, 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 Salt Lake County?
The complete certification is $195.00 and bundles water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid together. If you only need one component renewed, CPR/AED alone is $25.00 and First Aid alone is $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Salt Lake County?
Mostly pools. A small number of open-water venues are recorded in Salt Lake County. Named sites in Salt Lake County include Silver Sands Beach, Sunset Beach and Oquirrh Shadows Park Splash Pad. 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?
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 Salt Lake County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
What swim test do I have to pass?
You will swim 300 yards without stopping, tread for 2 minutes using legs alone, and bring a 10-pound brick back from 7 to 10 feet of water. Because it opens the in-person session, turn up prepared to get straight in.
Which communities in Salt Lake County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Salt Lake City (209,593 residents), West Valley City (134,470 residents) and West Jordan (114,908 residents). Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake County: the local picture
Salt Lake County has a population of about 1,185,813. That makes it the 1st most populated of the 29 counties in Utah. At 1,575 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Roughly 6.6% of the county, 53 square miles, is water. That ranks it 8th 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Salt Lake City (209,593), West Valley City (134,470), West Jordan (114,908), Sandy (91,943). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Salt Lake County
- Beaches and waterfront: Silver Sands Beach, Sunset Beach
- Water parks and splash pads: Oquirrh Shadows Park Splash Pad, Cowabunga Bay Water Park, Water Tower Splash Pad, Draper City Splashpad, Waterfall Splash Pad
- Pools: South Jordan Fitness and Aquatic Center Swimming Pool, Salt Lake City Sports Complex Outdoor Pool, The Academy/Aquatics Academy, West Jordan Outdoor Pool, Centennial Outdoor Pool, Crimson Outdoor Lagoon
Candidates in Salt Lake County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Davis County, Morgan County, Summit County, Tooele County.
Price, entry requirements and format are county independent and live here: 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 Salt Lake County Utah?
There are 35 aquatic facilities on record in Salt Lake County Utah. These 14 are named:
- Silver Sands Beach (beach)
- Sunset Beach (beach)
- Oquirrh Shadows Park Splash Pad (water park)
- Cowabunga Bay Water Park (water park)
- Water Tower Splash Pad (water park)
- Draper City Splashpad (water park)
- Waterfall Splash Pad (water park)
- South Jordan Fitness and Aquatic Center Swimming Pool (pool)
- Salt Lake City Sports Complex Outdoor Pool (pool)
- The Academy/Aquatics Academy (pool)
- West Jordan Outdoor Pool (pool)
- Centennial Outdoor Pool (pool)
- Crimson Outdoor Lagoon (pool)
- White Towers Swimming (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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