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Lifeguard Class in Franklin County Maine
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Lifeguard Class in Franklin County Maine runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Franklin County, Maine at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Franklin 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
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- Course length
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 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
- Three components: Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Franklin County, Maine.
People searching for a Lifeguard Class in Franklin County Maine are usually a few weeks away from being able to work, not a few months. Population in Franklin County sits near 30,828. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
Whether the job is seasonal or year round, the certification behind it is the same. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. Riverside Beach and Fitness & Rec. Center Pool are among the aquatic sites recorded in the county.
Franklin County candidates can normally find a date without pushing their start at work back. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
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How to register for your Franklin 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. Employers across Franklin County, Maine accept these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Franklin County?
Public mapping records 6 named aquatic facilities in Franklin County. Among the sites listed there are 4 public pools and swim clubs, 1 guarded beach or open-water site and 1 community or club pool. That is a genuine mix of pool and open-water sites in Franklin County.
Aquatic facilities in Franklin County
- Riverside Beach
- Fitness & Rec. Center Pool
- Fitness Center Pool
- Snowbrook Pool
- Hippach Pool
- Samantha Wright Memorial 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County Maine: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Franklin County, Maine?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Franklin County. 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 Franklin County?
The all-in price is $195.00, which includes water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Where only one element has lapsed, CPR/AED on its own is $25.00 and First Aid on its own is $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Franklin County?
Both. The recorded venues in Franklin County split between pools and open water. Named sites in Franklin County include Riverside Beach, Fitness & Rec. Center Pool and Fitness Center 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?
Most pools ask for 15 years old on the final day of the course. Waterfront and beach roles generally want 16 or above. Because individual Franklin County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
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.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
What is lifeguarding like in Franklin County?
The county is home to roughly 30,828 residents. That makes it the 15th most populated of the 16 counties in Maine. At 18 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Franklin County holds 47 square miles of water, about 2.7% of the county. That ranks it 15th 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.
Aquatic sites recorded in Franklin County
- Beaches and waterfront: Riverside Beach
- Pools: Fitness & Rec. Center Pool, Fitness Center Pool, Snowbrook Pool, Hippach Pool
- Private: Samantha Wright Memorial Pool
Candidates in Franklin County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Androscoggin County, Kennebec County, Oxford County, Somerset County.
The course itself does not vary by county: 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 Franklin County Maine?
6 aquatic facilities are on record in Franklin County Maine:
- Riverside Beach (beach)
- Fitness & Rec. Center Pool (pool)
- Fitness Center Pool (pool)
- Snowbrook Pool (pool)
- Hippach Pool (pool)
- Samantha Wright Memorial Pool (private club)
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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