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Lifeguard Class in Monroe County Illinois
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Lifeguard Class in Monroe County Illinois runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Monroe County, Illinois at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Monroe 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
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- Swim test
- Front crawl and breaststroke across 300 continuous yards, a 2 minute armless tread, and a 10-lb brick carried back from 7 to 10 feet within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Monroe County, Illinois.
The Lifeguard Class in Monroe County Illinois is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. Most candidates come from Waterloo and the communities around it. At $195 the course covers the training, the assessment and the certification card.
Most people in the room are either starting their first guarding job or returning to one. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. Monroe County holds 13 square miles of water, so waterfront postings sit alongside pool work here.
Classes run regularly, so the wait in Monroe County is usually weeks rather than months. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Monroe 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 Monroe County, Illinois accept these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where do lifeguards work in Monroe County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Monroe County. Among the sites listed there are 1 community or club pool. Every recorded site in Monroe County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Monroe County
- Columbia Bath and Tennis
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Monroe 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 Monroe County Illinois: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Monroe County, Illinois?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Monroe County. The county's largest communities are Waterloo, Columbia and Valmeyer, 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Monroe County. Named sites in Monroe County include Columbia Bath and Tennis. 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?
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 Monroe County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
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 Monroe County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Waterloo (11,144 residents), Columbia (10,739 residents) and Valmeyer (1,212 residents). Waterloo 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.
What is lifeguarding like in Monroe County?
Monroe County has a population of about 34,957. That makes it the 40th most populated of the 102 counties in Illinois. At 91 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 13 square miles of Monroe County, 3.3% of its area. That ranks it 24th 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 Waterloo (11,144), Columbia (10,739), Valmeyer (1,212), Hecker (418). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Monroe County
- Private: Columbia Bath and Tennis
Candidates in Monroe County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Randolph County, St. Clair County, Jefferson County, Ste. Genevieve 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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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Monroe County Illinois?
One aquatic facility is on record in Monroe County Illinois:
- Columbia Bath and Tennis (private club)
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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