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Lifeguard Class in Washington County Illinois
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Lifeguard Class in Washington County Illinois runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Washington County, Illinois at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Washington County, Illinois starts at $195.00 and takes Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site. 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
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- 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
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from issue, after which recertification requires 10 hours in person.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Washington County, Illinois.
Everything needed to book a Lifeguard Class in Washington County Illinois is set out below. Most candidates come from Nashville and the communities around it. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. Facilities in Washington County test for exactly these skills when they hire.
Sessions are scheduled through the season, which keeps the wait short in Washington County. Enrolment is online, and the only kit needed is a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Washington 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Washington County in Illinois take these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Washington County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Washington County yet, which is common in rural counties. Certification is still open to candidates here, and because it is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it stays valid at facilities in neighboring counties.
Counties near Washington 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 Washington County Illinois: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Washington County, Illinois?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Washington County. The county's largest communities are Nashville, Okawville and Irvington, 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 Washington County?
$195.00 buys the full certification, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in a single package. Renewing just one part costs $25.00 for CPR/AED or $19.99 for First Aid.
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 Washington 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 Washington County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Nashville (3,013 residents), Okawville (1,351 residents) and Irvington (570 residents). Nashville 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.
What is lifeguarding like in Washington County?
Washington County has a population of about 13,536. That makes it the 76th most populated of the 102 counties in Illinois. At 24 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Washington County holds 1.3 square miles of water, about 0.2% of the county. That ranks it 87th 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 Nashville (3,013), Okawville (1,351), Irvington (570), Hoyleton (505). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Washington County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Clinton County, Jefferson County, Marion County, Perry 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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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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