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Lifeguard Class in Montgomery County Illinois
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Lifeguard Class in Montgomery County Illinois runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Montgomery County, Illinois at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Montgomery County, Illinois 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
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- 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
- 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
- Lifeguarding plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from the date issued. Renewing means 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Montgomery County, Illinois.
The Lifeguard Class in Montgomery County Illinois on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Population in Montgomery County sits near 27,663. $195 is the total for the course and the card it issues.
The same certification covers a summer at a camp pool and a full year at a fitness centre. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. Sites like Milnot Beach and Litchfield Memorial Pool are the kind of place that hires.
Dates are held often enough that most candidates in Montgomery County are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Montgomery 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, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Montgomery County, Illinois.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where do lifeguards work in Montgomery County?
Public mapping records 2 named aquatic facilities in Montgomery County. Among the sites listed there are 1 guarded beach or open-water site and 1 public pool. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Montgomery County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Montgomery County
- Milnot Beach
- Litchfield Memorial 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 Montgomery County
Neighboring counties we also serve are listed below. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it holds good if you take work in any of them.
Lifeguard class in Montgomery County Illinois: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Montgomery County, Illinois?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Montgomery County. The county's largest communities are Litchfield, Hillsboro and Nokomis, 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 Montgomery 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.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Montgomery County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Montgomery County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Montgomery County include Milnot Beach and Litchfield Memorial 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?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Montgomery County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Three elements: a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes treading with legs only, and recovering a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet and bringing it back. This happens at the very start of the in-person session, so come ready to swim.
Which communities in Montgomery County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Litchfield (6,614 residents), Hillsboro (5,773 residents) and Nokomis (2,091 residents). Litchfield 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 Montgomery County?
The county is home to roughly 27,663 residents. That makes it the 48th most populated of the 102 counties in Illinois. At 39 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Montgomery County holds 6.0 square miles of water, about 0.8% of the county. That ranks it 47th 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Litchfield (6,614), Hillsboro (5,773), Nokomis (2,091), Raymond (921). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Montgomery County
- Beaches and waterfront: Milnot Beach
- Pools: Litchfield Memorial Pool
Candidates in Montgomery County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bond County, Christian County, Fayette County, Macoupin County.
Cost, prerequisites and course format are the same in every county, so they are kept in one place: 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 Montgomery County Illinois?
2 aquatic facilities are on record in Montgomery County Illinois:
- Milnot Beach (beach)
- Litchfield Memorial 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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