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Lifeguard Class in San Juan County Washington
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Lifeguard Class in San Juan County Washington runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in San Juan County, Washington at a glance
Lifeguard certification in San Juan 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 is the starting price, with discounts for groups.
- Course length
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- 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
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from the date issued. Renewing means 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in San Juan County, Washington.
Everything needed to book a Lifeguard Class in San Juan County Washington is set out below. San Juan County is home to around 18,566 people, and seasonal hiring tracks that closely. Tuition is $195, and you leave with a lifeguard certification card in hand.
Whether the job is seasonal or year round, the certification behind it is the same. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. In San Juan County those sites include Nawalagwis (Magic Beach) and Obstruction Pass Beach.
Dates are set so candidates can be certified before the local season opens. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your San Juan 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.
They do. San Juan County employers in Washington recognise these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in San Juan County?
Public mapping records 18 named aquatic facilities in San Juan County. Among the first 14 listed there are 14 beaches and open-water sites. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in San Juan County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in San Juan County
- Nawalagwis (Magic Beach)
- Obstruction Pass Beach
- Fourth of July Beach
- Chin-Chin-Tse-Tung
- Haida Canoe Cove
- Driftwood Beach
- Cottonwood Cove
- Crescent Beach
- Terrill Beach
- Jackson Beach
- Madrona Beach
- Kimple Beach
- Flint Beach
- North Beach
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near San Juan County
Neighboring counties we also serve are listed below. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it holds good if you take work in any of them.
Lifeguard class in San Juan County Washington: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in San Juan County, Washington?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across San Juan County. The county's largest communities are Friday Harbor, 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 San Juan 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 San Juan County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in San Juan County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in San Juan County include Nawalagwis (Magic Beach), Obstruction Pass Beach and Fourth of July 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?
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 San Juan County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against 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 San Juan County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Friday Harbor (2,736 residents). Friday Harbor 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 San Juan County?
San Juan County has a population of about 18,566. That makes it the 32nd most populated of the 39 counties in Washington. At 107 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
San Juan County holds 447 square miles of water, about 72% of the county. That ranks it 2nd 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.
The largest communities here are Friday Harbor (2,736). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in San Juan County
- Beaches and waterfront: Nawalagwis (Magic Beach), Obstruction Pass Beach, Fourth of July Beach, Chin-Chin-Tse-Tung, Haida Canoe Cove, Driftwood Beach
Candidates in San Juan County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Clallam County, Island County, Jefferson County, Skagit County.
The course itself does not vary by county: 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 San Juan County Washington?
There are 18 aquatic facilities on record in San Juan County Washington. These 14 are named:
- Nawalagwis (Magic Beach) (beach)
- Obstruction Pass Beach (beach)
- Fourth of July Beach (beach)
- Chin-Chin-Tse-Tung (beach)
- Haida Canoe Cove (beach)
- Driftwood Beach (beach)
- Cottonwood Cove (beach)
- Crescent Beach (beach)
- Terrill Beach (beach)
- Jackson Beach (beach)
- Madrona Beach (beach)
- Kimple Beach (beach)
- Flint Beach (beach)
- North Beach (beach)
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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