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Lifeguard Class in Androscoggin County Maine
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Lifeguard Class in Androscoggin County Maine runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Androscoggin County, Maine at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Androscoggin County, Maine starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- Course length
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- 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 plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Androscoggin County, Maine.
The Lifeguard Class in Androscoggin County Maine on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Androscoggin County has about 113,765 residents, and its pools recruit on a local schedule rather than a national one. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. Lower Range Pond Beach and Stinchfield Beach are among the aquatic sites recorded in the county.
Dates are held often enough that most candidates in Androscoggin County are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Androscoggin 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 Androscoggin County, Maine.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where lifeguards work in Androscoggin County
Public mapping records 3 named aquatic facilities in Androscoggin County. Among the sites listed there are 3 beaches and open-water sites. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Androscoggin County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Androscoggin County
- Lower Range Pond Beach
- Stinchfield Beach
- Tripp Lake Beach
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Androscoggin County
Listed below are the closest counties we also cover. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so a job in any of them is still covered.
Lifeguard class in Androscoggin County Maine: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Androscoggin County, Maine?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Androscoggin County. The county's largest communities are Lewiston and Auburn, 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 Androscoggin 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 Androscoggin County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Androscoggin County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Androscoggin County include Lower Range Pond Beach, Stinchfield Beach and Tripp Lake Beach. 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 Maine?
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 Androscoggin County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
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 Androscoggin County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Lewiston (38,404 residents) and Auburn (24,793 residents). Lewiston 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 Androscoggin County: the local picture
Androscoggin County has a population of about 113,765. That makes it the 5th most populated of the 16 counties in Maine. At 243 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Roughly 5.9% of the county, 29 square miles, is water. That ranks it 16th of 16 in the state for water area. Open water at that scale usually means waterfront and beach postings alongside pool work, and waterfront guarding is assessed differently from pool guarding.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Lewiston (38,404), Auburn (24,793). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Androscoggin County
- Beaches and waterfront: Lower Range Pond Beach, Stinchfield Beach, Tripp Lake Beach
Candidates in Androscoggin County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Cumberland County, Franklin County, Kennebec County, Oxford 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 Androscoggin County Maine?
3 aquatic facilities are on record in Androscoggin County Maine:
- Lower Range Pond Beach (beach)
- Stinchfield Beach (beach)
- Tripp Lake Beach (beach)
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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