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Lifeguard Class in Perry County Illinois
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Lifeguard Class in Perry County Illinois runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Perry County, Illinois at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Perry 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
- 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
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Perry County, Illinois.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Perry County Illinois. Perry County is home to around 20,503 people, and seasonal hiring tracks that closely. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. With 1.1% of Perry County under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
Course dates come round often, so a Perry County candidate rarely waits long. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Perry 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 Perry County, Illinois accept these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Perry County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Perry County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Perry County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Perry County
- Du Quoin Municipal Swimming 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 Perry County
Listed below are the closest counties we also cover. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so a job in any of them is still covered.
Lifeguard class in Perry County Illinois: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Perry County, Illinois?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Perry County. The county's largest communities are Du Quoin, Pinckneyville and Willisville, 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 Perry 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 Perry County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Perry County. Named sites in Perry County include Du Quoin Municipal Swimming 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 Perry County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
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 Perry County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Du Quoin (5,694 residents), Pinckneyville (4,995 residents) and Willisville (568 residents). Du Quoin 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 Perry County?
About 20,503 people live in Perry County. That makes it the 57th most populated of the 102 counties in Illinois. At 46 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Roughly 1.1% of the county, 5.1 square miles, is water. That ranks it 51st 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.
The largest communities here are Du Quoin (5,694), Pinckneyville (4,995), Willisville (568), Tamaroa (533). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Perry County
- Pools: Du Quoin Municipal Swimming Pool
Candidates in Perry County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Franklin County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Randolph County.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Perry County Illinois?
One aquatic facility is on record in Perry County Illinois:
- Du Quoin Municipal Swimming 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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