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Lifeguard Class in Fountain County Indiana
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Lifeguard Class in Fountain County Indiana runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Fountain County, Indiana involve?
Lifeguard certification in Fountain County, Indiana starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days. 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 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing day of class.
- Swim test
- Swim 300 continuous yards (front crawl and breaststroke), tread 2 minutes using legs only, then retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet and swim it back inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Fountain County, Indiana.
Our Lifeguard Class in Fountain County Indiana is a full certification course rather than a refresher clinic. Fountain County is home to around 16,731 people, and seasonal hiring tracks that closely. The course costs $195 and finishes with a lifeguard certification card.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. The skills transfer to any facility that hires in Fountain County.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Fountain 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. Employers across Fountain County, Indiana accept these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where do lifeguards work in Fountain County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Fountain 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 Fountain 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 Fountain County Indiana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Fountain County, Indiana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Fountain County. The county's largest communities are Attica, Covington and Veedersburg, 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 Fountain 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 Indiana?
For pool work the common requirement is age 15 by the course end date, rising to 16 or older for waterfront and beach positions. Employers in Fountain County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Swim 300 yards continuously, tread water 2 minutes without arms, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet, returning with it. The session opens with this, so plan to be in the water immediately.
Which communities in Fountain County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Attica (3,230 residents), Covington (2,733 residents) and Veedersburg (2,085 residents). Attica 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 Fountain County?
About 16,731 people live in Fountain County. That makes it the 77th most populated of the 92 counties in Indiana. At 42 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Fountain County holds 2.2 square miles of water, about 0.6% of the county. That ranks it 61st 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Attica (3,230), Covington (2,733), Veedersburg (2,085), Kingman (566). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Fountain County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Montgomery County, Parke County, Tippecanoe County, Vermillion 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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