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Lifeguard Class in Butler County Iowa
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Lifeguard Class in Butler County Iowa runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Butler County, Iowa at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Butler County, Iowa starts at $195.00 and takes Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site. 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
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last 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
- The award spans Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Butler County, Iowa.
Everything needed to book a Lifeguard Class in Butler County Iowa is set out below. Population in Butler County sits near 14,172. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. Expect CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue across the course. In Butler County those sites include Parkersburg Baby Pool and Parkersburg City Pool.
Sessions are scheduled through the season, which keeps the wait short in Butler County. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Butler 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.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Butler County, Iowa.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where do lifeguards work in Butler County?
Public mapping records 3 named aquatic facilities in Butler County. Among the sites listed there are 3 public pools and swim clubs. Every recorded site in Butler County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Butler County
- Parkersburg Baby Pool
- Parkersburg City Pool
- Greene Aquatic Center
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Butler 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 Butler County Iowa: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Butler County, Iowa?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Butler County. The county's largest communities are Parkersburg, Shell Rock and Clarksville, 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 Butler County?
Expect $195.00 for the complete course, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Standalone options exist for single renewals: CPR/AED at $25.00, First Aid at $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Butler County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Butler County. Named sites in Butler County include Parkersburg Baby Pool, Parkersburg City Pool and Greene Aquatic Center. 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 Iowa?
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 Butler County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Expect a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes of legs-only treading, and a 10-pound brick recovered from between 7 and 10 feet. It is the first thing that happens in person, so be ready for the water on arrival.
Which communities in Butler County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Parkersburg (1,983 residents), Shell Rock (1,272 residents) and Clarksville (1,243 residents). Parkersburg 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.
What is lifeguarding like in Butler County?
The county is home to roughly 14,172 residents. That makes it the 55th most populated of the 99 counties in Iowa. At 24 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Butler County holds 1.6 square miles of water, about 0.3% of the county. That ranks it 56th of 99 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 Parkersburg (1,983), Shell Rock (1,272), Clarksville (1,243), Aplington (1,089). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Butler County
- Pools: Parkersburg Baby Pool, Parkersburg City Pool, Greene Aquatic Center
Candidates in Butler County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Black Hawk County, Bremer County, Cerro Gordo County, Chickasaw 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 Butler County Iowa?
3 aquatic facilities are on record in Butler County Iowa:
- Parkersburg Baby Pool (pool)
- Parkersburg City Pool (pool)
- Greene Aquatic Center (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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