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Lifeguard Class in Clark County Illinois
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Lifeguard Class in Clark County Illinois runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Clark County, Illinois at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Clark County, Illinois 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
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- Swim test
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick brought back from 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Three components: 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
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Clark County, Illinois.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Clark County Illinois. Marshall is where most of the county aquatic hiring happens. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
The same certification covers a summer at a camp pool and a full year at a fitness centre. It teaches CPR, AED, First Aid, how to watch a crowded bather load, how to respond to an emergency and how to make a rescue in the water. Facilities in Clark County test for exactly these skills when they hire.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Clark County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration has opened. Because demand peaks seasonally, seats tend to go quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
They do. Clark County employers in Illinois recognise these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Clark County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Clark County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Clark County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Clark County
- Marshall Community 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 Clark 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 Clark County Illinois: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Clark County, Illinois?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Clark County. The county's largest communities are Marshall, Casey and Martinsville, 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 Clark 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 Clark County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Clark County. Named sites in Clark County include Marshall Community 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 Illinois?
Most pools ask for 15 years old on the final day of the course. Waterfront and beach roles generally want 16 or above. Because individual Clark County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
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 Clark County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Marshall (3,879 residents), Casey (2,339 residents) and Martinsville (1,086 residents). Marshall 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 Clark County?
The county is home to roughly 15,088 residents. That makes it the 71st most populated of the 102 counties in Illinois. At 30 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 3.4 square miles of Clark County, 0.7% of its area. That ranks it 67th of 102 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 Marshall (3,879), Casey (2,339), Martinsville (1,086), Westfield (522). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Clark County
- Pools: Marshall Community Pool
Candidates in Clark County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Coles County, Crawford County, Cumberland County, Edgar County.
The course itself does not vary by county: 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 Clark County Illinois?
One aquatic facility is on record in Clark County Illinois:
- Marshall Community 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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