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Lifeguard Class in Clallam County Washington
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Lifeguard Class in Clallam County Washington runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Clallam County, Washington at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Clallam County, Washington 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
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- 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
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Clallam County, Washington.
If you want to guard in Clallam County this year, the Lifeguard Class in Clallam County Washington is where it starts. With roughly 77,616 people in Clallam County, the number of guarding posts is set by how many facilities open each season. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. In Clallam County those sites include Richwine Gravel Bar and Littleneck Beach.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Clallam 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Clallam County in Washington take these certifications.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in Clallam County
Public mapping records 10 named aquatic facilities in Clallam County. Among the sites listed there are 7 beaches and open-water sites and 3 public pools and swim clubs. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Clallam County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Clallam County
- Richwine Gravel Bar
- Littleneck Beach
- Warmhouse Beach
- Dungeness Spit
- Murdock Beach
- Gibson Spit
- Chito Beach
- William Shore Memorial Pool
- Sol Duc Hot Springs
- Sunland 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 Clallam 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 Clallam County Washington: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Clallam County, Washington?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Clallam County. The county's largest communities are Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks, 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 Clallam 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 Clallam County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Clallam County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Clallam County include Richwine Gravel Bar, Littleneck Beach and Warmhouse 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 Washington?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Clallam County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Swim 300 yards continuously, tread water 2 minutes without arms, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet, returning with it. The session opens with this, so plan to be in the water immediately.
Which communities in Clallam County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Port Angeles (20,101 residents), Sequim (8,203 residents) and Forks (3,418 residents). Port Angeles 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.
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Lifeguarding in Clallam County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 77,616 residents. That makes it the 18th most populated of the 39 counties in Washington. At 45 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Clallam County holds 930 square miles of water, about 35% of the county. That ranks it 1st of 39 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 Port Angeles (20,101), Sequim (8,203), Forks (3,418). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Clallam County
- Beaches and waterfront: Richwine Gravel Bar, Littleneck Beach, Warmhouse Beach, Dungeness Spit, Murdock Beach, Gibson Spit
- Pools: William Shore Memorial Pool, Sol Duc Hot Springs, Sunland Pool
Candidates in Clallam County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Jefferson County, San Juan County, Grays Harbor County, Mason 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 Clallam County Washington?
10 aquatic facilities are on record in Clallam County Washington:
- Richwine Gravel Bar (beach)
- Littleneck Beach (beach)
- Warmhouse Beach (beach)
- Dungeness Spit (beach)
- Murdock Beach (beach)
- Gibson Spit (beach)
- Chito Beach (beach)
- William Shore Memorial Pool (pool)
- Sol Duc Hot Springs (pool)
- Sunland 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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