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Lifeguard Class in Goshen County Wyoming
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Lifeguard Class in Goshen County Wyoming runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Goshen County, Wyoming at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Goshen County, Wyoming 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
- 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
- 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
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Goshen County, Wyoming.
A Lifeguard Class in Goshen County Wyoming takes a candidate from no certification at all to a card a facility will accept. Goshen County has about 12,642 residents, and its pools recruit on a local schedule rather than a national one. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
Most people in the room are either starting their first guarding job or returning to one. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. Facilities in Goshen County test for exactly these skills when they hire.
There is usually a date close enough that hiring is not delayed. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Goshen County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Enrolment is open now, and seasonal demand means seats go fast. Reserve early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers across Goshen County, Wyoming accept these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where lifeguards work in Goshen County
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Goshen County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Goshen County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Goshen County
- Dale Jones Municipal 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 Goshen 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 Goshen County Wyoming: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Goshen County, Wyoming?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Goshen County. The county's largest communities are Torrington, Lingle and LaGrange, 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 Goshen 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 Goshen County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Goshen County. Named sites in Goshen County include Dale Jones Municipal 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 Wyoming?
The usual minimum at pools is 15 on the last day of class; waterfront and beach posts typically require 16 or over. Individual employers in Goshen County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
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 Goshen County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Torrington (6,212 residents), Lingle (398 residents) and LaGrange (378 residents). Torrington 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 Goshen County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 12,642 residents. That makes it the 14th most populated of the 23 counties in Wyoming. At 5.7 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 0.3% of the county, 6.6 square miles, is water. That ranks it 15th 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Torrington (6,212), Lingle (398), LaGrange (378), Fort Laramie (215). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Goshen County
- Pools: Dale Jones Municipal Swimming Pool
Candidates in Goshen County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Banner County, Scotts Bluff County, Sioux County, Laramie County.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Goshen County Wyoming?
One aquatic facility is on record in Goshen County Wyoming:
- Dale Jones Municipal 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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