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Lifeguard Class in Tazewell County Illinois
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Lifeguard Class in Tazewell County Illinois runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Tazewell County, Illinois at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Tazewell 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
- From $195.00 per participant, and group rates are available.
- Course length
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing day of class.
- Swim test
- 300 yards unbroken using front crawl and breaststroke; 2 minutes of treading with no arms; a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 feet and returned within 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
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Tazewell County, Illinois.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Tazewell County Illinois. Pekin is where most of the county aquatic hiring happens. Tuition is $195, and you leave with a lifeguard certification card in hand.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. Training covers CPR, AED use, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. Locally that means sites such as Dragonland Waterpark and Tremont Park District Pool.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Enrolment is online, and the only kit needed is a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Tazewell 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Tazewell County in Illinois take these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Tazewell County?
Public mapping records 3 named aquatic facilities in Tazewell County. Among the sites listed there are 2 public pools and swim clubs and 1 water park. Every recorded site in Tazewell County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Tazewell County
- Dragonland Waterpark
- Tremont Park District Pool
- Washington Park 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 Tazewell 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 Tazewell County Illinois: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Tazewell County, Illinois?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Tazewell County. The county's largest communities are Pekin, East Peoria and Morton, 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 Tazewell 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 Tazewell County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Tazewell County. Named sites in Tazewell County include Dragonland Waterpark, Tremont Park District Pool and Washington Park 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 Tazewell County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
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 Tazewell County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Pekin (31,126 residents), East Peoria (22,012 residents) and Morton (17,469 residents). Pekin 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 Tazewell County?
About 129,541 people live in Tazewell County. That makes it the 16th most populated of the 102 counties in Illinois. At 200 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Roughly 1.7% of the county, 12 square miles, is water. That ranks it 31st 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 Pekin (31,126), East Peoria (22,012), Morton (17,469), Washington (15,833). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Tazewell County
- Water parks and splash pads: Dragonland Waterpark
- Pools: Tremont Park District Pool, Washington Park Pool
Candidates in Tazewell County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Fulton County, Logan County, McLean County, Mason County.
What the course costs and asks of you is the same statewide: 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 Tazewell County Illinois?
3 aquatic facilities are on record in Tazewell County Illinois:
- Dragonland Waterpark (water park)
- Tremont Park District Pool (pool)
- Washington Park 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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