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Lifeguard Class in Washakie County Wyoming
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Lifeguard Class in Washakie County Wyoming runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Washakie County, Wyoming at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Washakie 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
- From $195.00 per participant, and group rates are available.
- Course length
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- Swim test
- The prerequisites are 300 yards continuous in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned in under 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- The award spans Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from issue, after which recertification requires 10 hours in person.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Washakie County, Wyoming.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Washakie County Wyoming. Worland accounts for a large share of the guarding work in Washakie County. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. The skills transfer to any facility that hires in Washakie County.
Availability is steady through the season rather than clustered into one month. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Washakie 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Washakie County in Wyoming take these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Wyoming lifeguards pursuing certification across multiple counties benefit from consistent training standards, and those in nearby areas can explore how lifeguard class campbell county offerings align with the same approved provider network and competency requirements found in Washakie County programs.
Where lifeguards work in Washakie County
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Washakie County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Washakie County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Washakie County
- Worland 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 Washakie County
The nearby counties below are also within our coverage. Because the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it remains valid wherever among them you end up working.
Lifeguard class in Washakie County Wyoming: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Washakie County, Wyoming?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Washakie County. The county's largest communities are Worland and Ten Sleep, 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 Washakie County?
The all-in price is $195.00, which includes water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Where only one element has lapsed, CPR/AED on its own is $25.00 and First Aid on its own is $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Washakie County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Washakie County. Named sites in Washakie County include Worland 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?
Pool employers generally want candidates to be 15 by the final day of the course, while waterfront and beach roles usually start at 16. Some employers in Washakie County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
What swim test do I have to pass?
The test is 300 yards unbroken, a 2 minute legs-only tread, and a 10-pound brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned. It runs first thing in the in-person session, so arrive changed and ready.
Which communities in Washakie County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Worland (4,785 residents) and Ten Sleep (257 residents). Worland 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.
Lifeguarding in Washakie County: the local picture
About 7,710 people live in Washakie County. That makes it the 19th most populated of the 23 counties in Wyoming. At 3.4 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Washakie County holds 4.0 square miles of water, about 0.2% of the county. That ranks it 18th 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Worland (4,785), Ten Sleep (257). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Washakie County
- Pools: Worland Aquatic Center
Candidates in Washakie County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Big Horn County, Fremont County, Hot Springs County, Johnson 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 Washakie County Wyoming?
One aquatic facility is on record in Washakie County Wyoming:
- Worland 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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