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Lifeguard Class in Vigo County Indiana
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Lifeguard Class in Vigo County Indiana runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Vigo County, Indiana at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Vigo 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
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- 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
- The award spans 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 Vigo County, Indiana.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Vigo County Indiana. Terre Haute is where most of the county aquatic hiring happens. $195 is the total for the course and the card it issues.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. About 1.7% of Vigo County is water, and that changes the mix of jobs available.
Most people book a date in Vigo County and are working not long after. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
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How to register for your Vigo 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 Vigo County, Indiana accept these certifications.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in Vigo County
Public mapping records 3 named aquatic facilities in Vigo County. Among the sites listed there are 1 guarded beach or open-water site, 1 school or college pool and 1 public pool. That is a genuine mix of pool and open-water sites in Vigo County.
Aquatic facilities in Vigo County
- Speed Beach
- Vigo Country School Corporation Aquatics Center
- Deming Park 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 Vigo 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 Vigo County Indiana: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Vigo County, Indiana?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Vigo County. The county's largest communities are Terre Haute, West Terre Haute and Seelyville, 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 Vigo 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 Vigo County?
Both. The recorded venues in Vigo County split between pools and open water. Named sites in Vigo County include Speed Beach, Vigo Country School Corporation Aquatics Center and Deming Park 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?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Vigo 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 Vigo County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Terre Haute (58,502 residents), West Terre Haute (2,151 residents) and Seelyville (1,009 residents). Terre Haute 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.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Lifeguarding in Vigo County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 106,153 residents. That makes it the 17th most populated of the 92 counties in Indiana. At 263 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Water covers 6.8 square miles of Vigo County, 1.7% of its area. That ranks it 18th 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 Terre Haute (58,502), West Terre Haute (2,151), Seelyville (1,009), Riley (237). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Vigo County
- Beaches and waterfront: Speed Beach
- School: Vigo Country School Corporation Aquatics Center
- Pools: Deming Park Pool
Candidates in Vigo County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Clark County, Edgar County, Clay County, Parke 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 Vigo County Indiana?
3 aquatic facilities are on record in Vigo County Indiana:
- Speed Beach (beach)
- Vigo Country School Corporation Aquatics Center (school)
- Deming Park Pool (pool)
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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