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Lifeguard Class in Yakima County Washington
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Lifeguard Class in Yakima County Washington runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Yakima County, Washington at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Yakima County, Washington starts at $195.00 and takes The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person. 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
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- 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
- The award spans 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 Yakima County, Washington.
The Lifeguard Class in Yakima County Washington is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. Yakima County has about 256,643 residents, and its pools recruit on a local schedule rather than a national one. Tuition is $195, and you leave with a lifeguard certification card in hand.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. Training covers CPR, AED use, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. Locally that means sites such as Splash Park and Spraypark.
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 Yakima 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Yakima County in Washington take these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Yakima County
Public mapping records 11 named aquatic facilities in Yakima County. Among the sites listed there are 6 public pools and swim clubs, 2 water parks, 2 community and club pools and 1 YMCA facility. Every recorded site in Yakima County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Yakima County
- Splash Park
- Spraypark
- Yakima YMCA Aquatic Center
- Toppenish Swimming Pool
- Sunnyside Swimming Pool
- Selah Aquatic Center
- Moxee City Pool
- Franklin Pool
- Lions Pool
- Wapato Swimming Pool
- Camp Dudley's 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 Yakima County
These adjacent counties fall inside our coverage as well, and since the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it stays valid across all of them.
Lifeguard class in Yakima County Washington: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Yakima County, Washington?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Yakima County. The county's largest communities are Yakima, Sunnyside and Grandview, 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 Yakima 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 Yakima County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Yakima County. Named sites in Yakima County include Splash Park, Spraypark and Yakima YMCA Aquatic Center. 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 Yakima County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
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 Yakima County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Yakima (96,750 residents), Sunnyside (16,264 residents) and Grandview (11,149 residents). Yakima 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 Yakima County: the local picture
About 256,643 people live in Yakima County. That makes it the 8th most populated of the 39 counties in Washington. At 60 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Yakima County holds 16 square miles of water, about 0.4% of the county. That ranks it 35th 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 Yakima (96,750), Sunnyside (16,264), Grandview (11,149), Toppenish (8,650). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Yakima County
- Water parks and splash pads: Splash Park, Spraypark
- Ymca: Yakima YMCA Aquatic Center
- Pools: Toppenish Swimming Pool, Sunnyside Swimming Pool, Selah Aquatic Center, Moxee City Pool, Franklin Pool, Lions Pool
- Private: Wapato Swimming Pool, Camp Dudley's Pool
Candidates in Yakima County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Benton County, Grant County, King County, Kittitas 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 Yakima County Washington?
11 aquatic facilities are on record in Yakima County Washington:
- Splash Park (water park)
- Spraypark (water park)
- Yakima YMCA Aquatic Center (YMCA)
- Toppenish Swimming Pool (pool)
- Sunnyside Swimming Pool (pool)
- Selah Aquatic Center (pool)
- Moxee City Pool (pool)
- Franklin Pool (pool)
- Lions Pool (pool)
- Wapato Swimming Pool (private club)
- Camp Dudley's 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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