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Lifeguard Class in Kittitas County Washington
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Lifeguard Class in Kittitas County Washington runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Kittitas County, Washington at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Kittitas County, Washington 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
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- Swim test
- Swim 300 continuous yards (front crawl and breaststroke), tread 2 minutes using legs only, then retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet and swim it back inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- It covers 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: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Kittitas County, Washington.
Our Lifeguard Class in Kittitas County Washington is a full certification course rather than a refresher clinic. With roughly 45,508 people in Kittitas County, the number of guarding posts is set by how many facilities open each season. The price is $195 and includes the certification, not just the classroom time.
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. Speelyi Beach and Ensign Ranch Water Slide are among the aquatic sites recorded in the county.
Kittitas County candidates can normally find a date without pushing their start at work back. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Kittitas 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. Across Kittitas County, Washington, employers accept the certification.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where lifeguards work in Kittitas County
Public mapping records 6 named aquatic facilities in Kittitas County. Among the sites listed there are 3 public pools and swim clubs, 1 guarded beach or open-water site, 1 water park and 1 community or club pool. That is a genuine mix of pool and open-water sites in Kittitas County.
Aquatic facilities in Kittitas County
- Speelyi Beach
- Ensign Ranch Water Slide
- Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool
- CWU Aquatics Facility
- Nelson Farm Pool
- Vantage Bay Clubhouse 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 Kittitas County
The nearby counties below are also within our coverage. Because the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it remains valid wherever among them you end up working.
Lifeguard class in Kittitas County Washington: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Kittitas County, Washington?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Kittitas County. The county's largest communities are Ellensburg, Cle Elum and Kittitas, 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 Kittitas County?
$195.00 buys the full certification, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in a single package. Renewing just one part costs $25.00 for CPR/AED or $19.99 for First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Kittitas County?
Both. The recorded venues in Kittitas County split between pools and open water. Named sites in Kittitas County include Speelyi Beach, Ensign Ranch Water Slide and Kittitas Valley Memorial 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?
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 Kittitas 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 Kittitas County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Ellensburg (18,694 residents), Cle Elum (2,211 residents) and Kittitas (1,439 residents). Ellensburg 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 Kittitas County: the local picture
Kittitas County has a population of about 45,508. That makes it the 24th most populated of the 39 counties in Washington. At 20 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 1.5% of the county, 36 square miles, is water. That ranks it 21st 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.
The largest communities here are Ellensburg (18,694), Cle Elum (2,211), Kittitas (1,439), Roslyn (954). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Kittitas County
- Beaches and waterfront: Speelyi Beach
- Water parks and splash pads: Ensign Ranch Water Slide
- Pools: Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool, CWU Aquatics Facility, Nelson Farm Pool
- Private: Vantage Bay Clubhouse Pool
Candidates in Kittitas County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Chelan County, Douglas County, Grant County, King 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 Kittitas County Washington?
6 aquatic facilities are on record in Kittitas County Washington:
- Speelyi Beach (beach)
- Ensign Ranch Water Slide (water park)
- Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool (pool)
- CWU Aquatics Facility (pool)
- Nelson Farm Pool (pool)
- Vantage Bay Clubhouse Pool (private club)
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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