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Lifeguard Class in Aroostook County Maine
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Lifeguard Class in Aroostook County Maine runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Aroostook County, Maine at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Aroostook County, Maine 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
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person.
- 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
- 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
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Aroostook County, Maine.
Our Lifeguard Class in Aroostook County Maine is a full certification course rather than a refresher clinic. Population in Aroostook County sits near 67,351. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
New candidates and lapsed guards sit the course together. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. With 2.3% of Aroostook County under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
Aroostook County candidates can normally find a date without pushing their start at work back. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Aroostook 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.
They do. Aroostook County employers in Maine recognise these certifications.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where lifeguards work in Aroostook County
Public mapping records 4 named aquatic facilities in Aroostook County. Among the sites listed there are 2 beaches and open-water sites and 2 public pools and swim clubs. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Aroostook County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Aroostook County
- Birch Point Beach
- 2
- Gentile Hall Pool
- Franklin 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 Aroostook 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 Aroostook County Maine: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Aroostook County, Maine?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Aroostook County. The county's largest communities are Presque Isle and Caribou, 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 Aroostook 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 Aroostook County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Aroostook County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Aroostook County include Birch Point Beach, 2 and Gentile Hall 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 Maine?
The usual minimum at pools is 15 on the last day of class; waterfront and beach posts typically require 16 or over. Individual employers in Aroostook County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
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 Aroostook County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Presque Isle (8,677 residents) and Caribou (7,431 residents). Presque Isle 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 Aroostook County: the local picture
About 67,351 people live in Aroostook County. That makes it the 6th most populated of the 16 counties in Maine. At 10 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Water covers 156 square miles of Aroostook County, 2.3% of its area. That ranks it 10th of 16 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 Presque Isle (8,677), Caribou (7,431). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Aroostook County
- Beaches and waterfront: Birch Point Beach, 2
- Pools: Gentile Hall Pool, Franklin Pool
Candidates in Aroostook County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Penobscot County, Piscataquis County, Somerset County, Washington 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 Aroostook County Maine?
4 aquatic facilities are on record in Aroostook County Maine:
- Birch Point Beach (beach)
- 2 (beach)
- Gentile Hall Pool (pool)
- Franklin 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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