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Lifeguard Class in Columbia County Washington
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Lifeguard Class in Columbia County Washington runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Columbia County, Washington cost and require?
Lifeguard certification in Columbia 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
- $195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Columbia County, Washington.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Columbia County Washington. Candidates typically travel in from Dayton and nearby. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
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. They are the skills a Columbia County facility will expect on day one.
Columbia County candidates can normally find a date without pushing their start at work back. Sign up online and come with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Columbia County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Places are available now. Demand is seasonal and capacity is limited, so book ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Across Columbia County, Washington, employers accept the certification.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Columbia County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Columbia County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Columbia County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Columbia County
- Dayton Swimming 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 Columbia 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 Columbia County Washington: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Columbia County, Washington?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Columbia County. The county's largest communities are Dayton and Starbuck, 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 Columbia 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 Columbia County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Columbia County. Named sites in Columbia County include Dayton Swimming 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 Washington?
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 Columbia 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 Columbia County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Dayton (2,510 residents) and Starbuck (137 residents). Dayton 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 Columbia County?
Columbia County has a population of about 4,053. That makes it the 38th most populated of the 39 counties in Washington. At 4.7 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 0.5% of the county, 4.8 square miles, is water. That ranks it 38th of 39 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 Dayton (2,510), Starbuck (137). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Columbia County
- Pools: Dayton Swimming Pool
Candidates in Columbia County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Umatilla County, Wallowa County, Franklin County, Garfield 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 Columbia County Washington?
One aquatic facility is on record in Columbia County Washington:
- Dayton Swimming 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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