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Lifeguard Class in Tippecanoe County Indiana
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Lifeguard Class in Tippecanoe County Indiana runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Tippecanoe County, Indiana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Tippecanoe 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
- $195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- Swim test
- 300 yards unbroken using front crawl and breaststroke; 2 minutes of treading with no arms; a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 feet and returned within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/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 Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
The Lifeguard Class in Tippecanoe County Indiana is the same course whether you plan to work at a pool, a camp or a waterfront. Population in Tippecanoe County sits near 188,792. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. In Tippecanoe County those sites include Prophetstown Aquatic Center and Tropicanoe Cove.
There is usually a date close enough that hiring is not delayed. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
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How to register for your Tippecanoe County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration has opened. Because demand peaks seasonally, seats tend to go quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
It is accepted. Employers around Tippecanoe County in Indiana take these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where lifeguards work in Tippecanoe County
Public mapping records 14 named aquatic facilities in Tippecanoe County. Among the sites listed there are 11 public pools and swim clubs, 2 water parks and 1 community or club pool. Every recorded site in Tippecanoe County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Tippecanoe County
- Prophetstown Aquatic Center
- Tropicanoe Cove
- Doris Holloway Competition Pool
- Intermediate Pool
- Zero Entry Pool
- Recreation Pool
- Municipal Pool
- Castaway Bay
- Vinton Pool
- Large Pool
- Lazy River
- Baby Pool
- Dive Pool
- Williamsburg Indoor 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 Tippecanoe County
We cover the adjacent counties shown here too. Because certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, moving between them does not affect its validity.
Lifeguard class in Tippecanoe County Indiana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Tippecanoe County, Indiana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Tippecanoe County. The county's largest communities are Lafayette, West Lafayette and Battle Ground, 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 Tippecanoe County?
The all-in price is $195.00, which includes water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Where only one element has lapsed, CPR/AED on its own is $25.00 and First Aid on its own is $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Tippecanoe County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Tippecanoe County. Named sites in Tippecanoe County include Prophetstown Aquatic Center, Tropicanoe Cove and Doris Holloway Competition 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 Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Lafayette (71,216 residents), West Lafayette (44,829 residents) and Battle Ground (1,879 residents). Lafayette 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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Lifeguarding in Tippecanoe County: the local picture
Tippecanoe County has a population of about 188,792. That makes it the 7th most populated of the 92 counties in Indiana. At 378 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Roughly 0.9% of the county, 4.3 square miles, is water. That ranks it 32nd 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 Lafayette (71,216), West Lafayette (44,829), Battle Ground (1,879), Shadeland (1,811). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Tippecanoe County
- Water parks and splash pads: Prophetstown Aquatic Center, Tropicanoe Cove
- Pools: Doris Holloway Competition Pool, Intermediate Pool, Zero Entry Pool, Recreation Pool, Municipal Pool, Castaway Bay
- Private: Williamsburg Indoor Pool
Candidates in Tippecanoe County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Benton County, Carroll County, Clinton County, Fountain 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 Tippecanoe County Indiana?
14 aquatic facilities are on record in Tippecanoe County Indiana:
- Prophetstown Aquatic Center (water park)
- Tropicanoe Cove (water park)
- Doris Holloway Competition Pool (pool)
- Intermediate Pool (pool)
- Zero Entry Pool (pool)
- Recreation Pool (pool)
- Municipal Pool (pool)
- Castaway Bay (pool)
- Vinton Pool (pool)
- Large Pool (pool)
- Lazy River (pool)
- Baby Pool (pool)
- Dive Pool (pool)
- Williamsburg Indoor 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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