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Lifeguard Class in Campbell County Wyoming
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Lifeguard Class in Campbell County Wyoming runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Campbell County, Wyoming at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Campbell County, Wyoming 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
- $195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- 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
- Lifeguarding, CPR and 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 Campbell County, Wyoming.
The Lifeguard Class in Campbell County Wyoming is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. With roughly 47,498 people in Campbell County, the number of guarding posts is set by how many facilities open each season. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
New candidates and lapsed guards sit the course together. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. They are the skills a Campbell County facility will expect on day one.
Classes run regularly, so the wait in Campbell County is usually weeks rather than months. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Campbell 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.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Campbell County, Wyoming.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where do lifeguards work in Campbell County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Campbell County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Campbell County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Campbell County
- Aquatic Center
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Campbell 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 Campbell County Wyoming: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Campbell County, Wyoming?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Campbell County. The county's largest communities are Gillette and Wright, 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 Campbell County?
Expect $195.00 for the complete course, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Standalone options exist for single renewals: CPR/AED at $25.00, First Aid at $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Campbell County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Campbell County. Named sites in Campbell County include 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 Wyoming?
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 Campbell County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against 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 Campbell County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Gillette (33,496 residents) and Wright (1,653 residents). Gillette 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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What is lifeguarding like in Campbell County?
Campbell County has a population of about 47,498. That makes it the 3rd most populated of the 23 counties in Wyoming. At 9.9 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Campbell County holds 4.3 square miles of water, about 0.1% of the county. That ranks it 17th of 23 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 Gillette (33,496), Wright (1,653). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Campbell County
- Pools: Aquatic Center
Candidates in Campbell County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Powder River County, Converse County, Crook County, Johnson 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 Campbell County Wyoming?
One aquatic facility is on record in Campbell County Wyoming:
- Aquatic Center (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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