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Lifeguard Training in Pueblo County, Colorado

Pueblo County is home to the city of Pueblo, a historic steel-industry hub along the Arkansas River in southern Colorado. The county includes Lake Pueblo State Park and its reservoir, a major destination for boating, fishing, and swimming.
Get certified in professional lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid through a flexible, blended training program built for Pueblo County’s active recreation community.
Lifeguard Training in Pueblo County

Lifeguard training in Pueblo County, Colorado at a glance

In Pueblo County, Colorado the course is $195.00 and runs 27.5 hours (7.5 online, 2 days in person). Entry requires age 15 and a 300 yard swim.

Cost
$195.00 per participant, group discounts available.
Length
7.5 hours online plus 2 days in person (27.5 hours total).
Minimum age
15 by the last day of class.
Swim test
A continuous 300 yard swim, a 2 minute tread without arms, and a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 ft inside 1:40.
Certifications
Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid.
Valid for
Two years. Recertification is 10 hours in person.
Format
Blended, online at your own pace, then an in-person skills session available on request in Pueblo County, Colorado.

CMAHC-Aligned Training

Curriculum review at American Aquatics and Safety Training tracks the current standards of the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC).
Our curriculum is designed for municipal pools, recreation centers, and aquatic facilities serving Pueblo, Pueblo West, and the surrounding Arkansas Valley.

Core Curriculum

In Pueblo County, coursework divides between water rescue and surveillance on one hand and professional resuscitation on the other.

Water Rescue & Surveillance

  • Active vs. Passive Recognition: Work a systematic scan and recognise both the active struggle and the passive, unconscious casualty.
  • Water Entries: Practise entries appropriate to shallow and deep water and to different deck configurations.
  • In-Water Stabilization: Manage suspected spinal injuries in the water, which is where handling errors do the most harm.

CPR & AED Training

  • High-Quality Compressions: Compress at the correct rate and depth, letting the chest recoil fully between each one.
  • AED Operation: Get the pads in the right place and work the unit into the cycle with minimal downtime.
  • Rescue Breathing: Rescue breathing at the ratio that matches the casualty, adult, child or infant.

Pueblo County Lifeguard Certification Requirements

To enroll in Pueblo County, candidates must meet the following age and physical performance requirements.

Minimum Age

Physical Performance Test

Each of these confirms a specific capability, stamina, comfort at depth and control without the use of arms, ahead of the practical syllabus.
  • 300 continuous yards, front crawl or breaststroke or any combination of them.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs.
  • Recover a 10-pound object lying at 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute 40 seconds, then carry it back through the water without touching a ladder or the steps.

Skills You'll Master

The curriculum is organized into three core disciplines: water rescue, resuscitation, and first aid.

Water Rescue Techniques & Surveillance

  • Reaching and throwing assists using rescue equipment.
  • Active and passive drowning victim rescues.
  • Multiple-victim response prioritization.
  • Submerged victim recovery in shallow and deep water.

CPR / AED for Professional Responders

  • Adult, child, and infant CPR technique.
  • Two-rescuer CPR coordination.
  • AED use on adult, child, and infant victims.
  • Choking and airway obstruction response.

Advanced First Aid & Medical Emergencies

  • Bleeding control and wound care.
  • Handling shock, heat illness and the wider range of medical emergencies on a pool deck.

How It Works: The Path to Certification

Pueblo County candidates work through the coursework online and reserve their diary only for the in-person session.
  • Step 1: Work through the online modules on rescue theory, CPR and AED, and first aid basics.
  • Step 2: Get in touch to book the practical session and confirm a date.
  • Step 3: Turn up for the practical day and clear both the physical prerequisite and the rescue skills assessment.
  • Step 4: Pass the final written paper to complete the certification.
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Packing Checklist for Your Skills Session

Come to the practical day with the following:
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Proper Swimwear

A functional, athletic-style swimsuit designed for rigorous physical activity.

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Towels & Warm Layers

A minimum of two dry towels and warm layers, to stay at temperature during the gaps between drills.

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Hydration & Nutrition

Bring a reusable bottle and substantial snacks to keep energy up through the physical training.

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Documentation

Government or school photo identification proving your age, checked on Day 1.

Certification

Upon successful completion, students in Pueblo County earn a Certification from American Aquatics and Safety Training covering Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid, valid for two years.
The syllabus is measured against current CMAHC-referenced criteria.
Requirements differ between organisations and regions, so check with the employer you are targeting that this certification satisfies their criteria.

Why Take Aquatic Safety Courses in Pueblo County?

Lake Pueblo State Park’s swim beach and reservoir draw large crowds every summer, and the City of Pueblo’s public pools and recreation centers depend on a steady pipeline of certified lifeguards to staff them safely.
Throughout the course, you’ll receive hands-on instruction in:
  • Injury prevention and facility safety
  • Patron surveillance techniques
  • Water rescue skills
  • Victim assessment
  • First aid
  • CPR/AED

Career Opportunities

A lifeguard certification can open the door to rewarding employment opportunities in Pueblo County and beyond.
  • Pool and waterpark lifeguard positions
  • Resort and hotel aquatics staff
  • Community and recreation center supervision
  • Camp and school aquatics programs
  • Aquatics facility management

Frequently Asked Questions About Lifeguard Training in Pueblo County

How long does lifeguard training take?

Budget roughly 25 to 27.5 hours in total. Because the format is blended, the classroom share is completed online and only the skills session needs to be attended in person.
They are. Certification through American Aquatics and Safety Training aligns with the standards the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) references.
Arrive with a swimsuit, towel, cap, a dry change of clothes, drinking water and age-verifying photo ID. Note that goggles are fine for the swim portion and not permitted for the object retrieval.
They are non-negotiable for safety. If day one does not go your way, expect precise feedback on what to work on and a transfer rather than a lost fee.
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Enroll in a lifeguard class in Pueblo County

$195 27.5 hours overall, combining self-paced online work with one in-person session. Certification runs two years.

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Scheduling and delivery are handled by our training partner, American Aquatics & Safety Training.

Lifeguard classes in Pueblo County and how they work

Booking a lifeguard class in Pueblo County means completing the online portion first and then attending a scheduled skills session in person. Lifeguard certification in Pueblo County bundles water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid into one 27.5-hour program.

What a lifeguard course in Pueblo County covers

The syllabus teaches surveillance and scanning, rescue technique, emergency action planning, and the CPR/AED and First Aid skills a professional rescuer is expected to perform. The in-person session is where each skill is signed off.

Prerequisites for lifeguard courses in Pueblo County

Lifeguard courses in Pueblo County are open to anyone aged 15 or over who can pass the swim test. People who become a lifeguard in Pueblo County find work at community pools, waterparks, schools and universities, and supervised open water across Colorado.

How much lifeguard certification in Pueblo County costs

Lifeguard training in Pueblo County is priced at $195 and includes every part of the course, online modules, the in-person skills session and two-year certification. Lifeguard certification classes in Pueblo County are available year-round.

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Last updated September 20, 2026

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