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Lifeguard Class in Sheridan County Wyoming
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Lifeguard Class in Sheridan County Wyoming runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Sheridan County, Wyoming at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Sheridan County, Wyoming starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training. 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
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- 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
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Sheridan County, Wyoming.
A Lifeguard Class in Sheridan County Wyoming takes a candidate from no certification at all to a card a facility will accept. Sheridan County counts about 32,519 residents, so hiring here is a local conversation with the facilities that run the pools. The price is $195 and includes the certification, not just the classroom time.
Whether the job is seasonal or year round, the certification behind it is the same. Candidates learn CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. The skills transfer to any facility that hires in Sheridan County.
There is usually a date close enough that hiring is not delayed. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
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How to register for your Sheridan 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. Employers across Sheridan County, Wyoming accept these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where do lifeguards work in Sheridan County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Sheridan County yet, which is common in rural counties. Certification is still open to candidates here, and because it is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it stays valid at facilities in neighboring counties.
Counties near Sheridan 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 Sheridan County Wyoming: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Sheridan County, Wyoming?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Sheridan County. The county's largest communities are Sheridan, Ranchester and Dayton, 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 Sheridan County?
The complete certification is $195.00 and bundles water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid together. If you only need one component renewed, CPR/AED alone is $25.00 and First Aid alone is $19.99.
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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Sheridan (19,543 residents), Ranchester (1,168 residents) and Dayton (827 residents). Sheridan 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.
What is lifeguarding like in Sheridan County?
The county is home to roughly 32,519 residents. That makes it the 7th most populated of the 23 counties in Wyoming. At 13 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Water covers 3.1 square miles of Sheridan County, 0.1% of its area. That ranks it 19th 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 Sheridan (19,543), Ranchester (1,168), Dayton (827), Clearmont (123). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Sheridan County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Big Horn County, Powder River County, Big Horn County, Campbell County.
The parts that do not change by county are held on their own pages: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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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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