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Lifeguard Class in Madison County Indiana
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Lifeguard Class in Madison County Indiana runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Madison County, Indiana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Madison County, Indiana starts at $195.00 and takes The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- $195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing 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 issue, after which recertification requires 10 hours in person.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Madison County, Indiana.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Madison County Indiana. A county of about 132,504 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. 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. Every guarding post in Madison County rests on that same set of skills.
Madison County candidates can normally find a date without pushing their start at work back. Sign up online and come with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Madison 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.
Yes. Employers across Madison County, Indiana accept these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Madison County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Madison County. Among the sites listed there are 1 community or club pool. Every recorded site in Madison County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Madison County
- Summerlake 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 Madison County
The nearby counties below are also within our coverage. Because the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it remains valid wherever among them you end up working.
Lifeguard class in Madison County Indiana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Madison County, Indiana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Madison County. The county's largest communities are Anderson, Elwood and Pendleton, 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 Madison 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 Madison County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Madison County. Named sites in Madison County include Summerlake 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 Indiana?
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 Madison County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
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 Madison County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Anderson (55,199 residents), Elwood (8,417 residents) and Pendleton (5,604 residents). Anderson 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 Madison County?
The county is home to roughly 132,504 residents. That makes it the 13th most populated of the 92 counties in Indiana. At 293 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 Madison County, 0.2% of its area. That ranks it 78th 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 Anderson (55,199), Elwood (8,417), Pendleton (5,604), Alexandria (5,163). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Madison County
- Private: Summerlake Pool
Candidates in Madison County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Delaware County, Grant County, Hamilton County, Hancock 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 Madison County Indiana?
One aquatic facility is on record in Madison County Indiana:
- Summerlake Pool (private club)
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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