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Lifeguard Class in Floyd County Indiana
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Lifeguard Class in Floyd County Indiana runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Floyd County, Indiana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Floyd County, Indiana 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
- $195.00 per participant is the starting price, with discounts for groups.
- Course length
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- 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
- 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 Floyd County, Indiana.
If you want to guard in Floyd County this year, the Lifeguard Class in Floyd County Indiana is where it starts. With roughly 80,809 people in Floyd County, the number of guarding posts is set by how many facilities open each season. 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. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. Every guarding post in Floyd County rests on that same set of skills.
Most people book a date in Floyd County and are working not long after. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Floyd County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Places are available now. Demand is seasonal and capacity is limited, so book ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Across Floyd County, Indiana, employers accept the certification.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Floyd County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Floyd County. Among the sites listed there are 1 water park. Every recorded site in Floyd County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Floyd County
- River Run Family Water Park
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Floyd 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 Floyd County Indiana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Floyd County, Indiana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Floyd County. The county's largest communities are New Albany, Georgetown and Greenville, 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 Floyd 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 Floyd County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Floyd County. Named sites in Floyd County include River Run Family Water Park. 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 Indiana?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Floyd County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
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 Floyd County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from New Albany (37,329 residents), Georgetown (3,781 residents) and Greenville (1,441 residents). New Albany 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 Floyd County?
Floyd County has a population of about 80,809. That makes it the 21st most populated of the 92 counties in Indiana. At 544 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Water covers 1.0 square miles of Floyd County, 0.7% of its area. That ranks it 77th of 92 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 New Albany (37,329), Georgetown (3,781), Greenville (1,441). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Floyd County
- Water parks and splash pads: River Run Family Water Park
Candidates in Floyd County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Clark County, Harrison County, Washington County, Jefferson County.
Price, entry requirements and format are county independent and live here: 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 Floyd County Indiana?
One aquatic facility is on record in Floyd County Indiana:
- River Run Family Water Park (water park)
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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