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Lifeguard Class in Howard County Indiana
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Lifeguard Class in Howard County Indiana runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Howard County, Indiana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Howard County, Indiana starts at $195.00 and takes Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person. 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
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person.
- 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 plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Howard County, Indiana.
The Lifeguard Class in Howard County Indiana is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. Howard County counts about 83,831 residents, so hiring here is a local conversation with the facilities that run the pools. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
It is built for people who need to be working within weeks rather than months. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. Facilities in Howard County test for exactly these skills when they hire.
Classes run regularly, so the wait in Howard County is usually weeks rather than months. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
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How to register for your Howard County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration is open. Seasonal demand fills places quickly, so book while dates remain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
It is accepted. Employers around Howard County in Indiana take these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where do lifeguards work in Howard County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Howard County. Among the sites listed there are 1 water park. Every recorded site in Howard County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Howard County
- Kokomo Beach
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Howard 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 Howard County Indiana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Howard County, Indiana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Howard County. The county's largest communities are Kokomo, Greentown and Russiaville, 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 Howard 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.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Howard County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Howard County. Named sites in Howard County include Kokomo Beach. 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?
Pool employers generally want candidates to be 15 by the final day of the course, while waterfront and beach roles usually start at 16. Some employers in Howard County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Three elements: a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes treading with legs only, and recovering a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet and bringing it back. This happens at the very start of the in-person session, so come ready to swim.
Which communities in Howard County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Kokomo (59,890 residents), Greentown (2,405 residents) and Russiaville (1,310 residents). Kokomo 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 Howard County?
Howard County has a population of about 83,831. That makes it the 20th most populated of the 92 counties in Indiana. At 286 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Howard County holds 0.8 square miles of water, about 0.3% of the county. That ranks it 83rd 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 Kokomo (59,890), Greentown (2,405), Russiaville (1,310). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Howard County
- Water parks and splash pads: Kokomo Beach
Candidates in Howard County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Carroll County, Cass County, Clinton County, Grant County.
The parts that do not change by county are held on their own pages: 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 Howard County Indiana?
One aquatic facility is on record in Howard County Indiana:
- Kokomo Beach (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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