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Lifeguard Class in Riley County Kansas
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Lifeguard Class in Riley County Kansas runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Riley County, Kansas at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Riley County, Kansas 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
- The award spans Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Riley County, Kansas.
Booking a Lifeguard Class in Riley County Kansas takes a few minutes once you know what the course asks of you. Riley County counts about 71,402 residents, so hiring here is a local conversation with the facilities that run the pools. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. In Riley County those sites include Splash Park and Westbank Townhomes Pool and Clubhouse.
Classes run regularly, so the wait in Riley County is usually weeks rather than months. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Riley 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.
They do. Riley County employers in Kansas recognise these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where lifeguards work in Riley County
Public mapping records 7 named aquatic facilities in Riley County. Among the sites listed there are 6 public pools and swim clubs and 1 water park. Every recorded site in Riley County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Riley County
- Splash Park
- Westbank Townhomes Pool and Clubhouse
- Founders Hill Swimming Pool
- Custer Hill Aquatic Park
- Northview Swimming Pool
- Manhattan City Pool
- CiCo 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 Riley County
These adjacent counties fall inside our coverage as well, and since the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it stays valid across all of them.
Lifeguard class in Riley County Kansas: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Riley County, Kansas?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Riley County. The county's largest communities are Manhattan, Ogden and Riley, 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 Riley County?
Full certification costs $195.00, packaging water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Component renewals are cheaper: $25.00 for standalone CPR/AED, $19.99 for standalone First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Riley County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Riley County. Named sites in Riley County include Splash Park, Westbank Townhomes Pool and Clubhouse and Founders Hill Swimming 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 Kansas?
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 Riley 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 Riley County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Manhattan (53,674 residents), Ogden (1,628 residents) and Riley (929 residents). Manhattan 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 Riley County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 71,402 residents. That makes it the 7th most populated of the 105 counties in Kansas. At 117 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Roughly 2.0% of the county, 12 square miles, is water. That ranks it 12th of 105 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Manhattan (53,674), Ogden (1,628), Riley (929), Leonardville (429). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Riley County
- Water parks and splash pads: Splash Park
- Pools: Westbank Townhomes Pool and Clubhouse, Founders Hill Swimming Pool, Custer Hill Aquatic Park, Northview Swimming Pool, Manhattan City Pool, CiCo Pool
Candidates in Riley County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Clay County, Geary County, Marshall County, Pottawatomie County.
Price, entry requirements and format are county independent and live here: 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 Riley County Kansas?
7 aquatic facilities are on record in Riley County Kansas:
- Splash Park (water park)
- Westbank Townhomes Pool and Clubhouse (pool)
- Founders Hill Swimming Pool (pool)
- Custer Hill Aquatic Park (pool)
- Northview Swimming Pool (pool)
- Manhattan City Pool (pool)
- CiCo 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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