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Lifeguard Class in Baltimore County Maryland
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Lifeguard Class in Baltimore County Maryland runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Baltimore County, Maryland at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Baltimore County, Maryland 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 to start, less for groups.
- Course length
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- 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
- It covers 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
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Booking a Lifeguard Class in Baltimore County Maryland takes a few minutes once you know what the course asks of you. Population in Baltimore County sits near 844,703. At $195 the course covers the training, the assessment and the certification card.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. Sites like Kane Sand Bank and Wilson Point Mens’ Club; Stansbury Beach Club are the kind of place that hires.
Most people book a date in Baltimore County and are working not long after. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Baltimore County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Enrolment is open now, and seasonal demand means seats go fast. Reserve early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers across Baltimore County, Maryland accept these certifications.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where lifeguards work in Baltimore County
Public mapping records 15 named aquatic facilities in Baltimore County. Among the first 14 listed there are 7 public pools and swim clubs, 2 water parks, 2 school and college pools, 2 community and club pools and 1 guarded beach or open-water site. Pools account for most of that list, with a small number of open-water sites in Baltimore County.
Aquatic facilities in Baltimore County
- Kane Sand Bank
- Wilson Point Mens' Club; Stansbury Beach Club
- Beaver Dam Swim Club
- Kids First Swim School
- Goldfish Swim School
- Parkview Trail Community Swim Club
- Eagles Nest Swimming Pool
- Mays Chapel Swim Club
- Avalon Swimming Pool
- Woodcroft Swim Club
- Wiltondale Pool
- Berkleigh Pool
- Woodbridge Valley Pool
- Perry Hall Swim Club
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Baltimore County
These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 2 states. Certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it stays valid if you take a job in any of them.
Lifeguard class in Baltimore County Maryland: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Baltimore County, Maryland?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore County?
Mostly pools. A small number of open-water venues are recorded in Baltimore County. Named sites in Baltimore County include Kane Sand Bank, Wilson Point Mens' Club; Stansbury Beach Club and Beaver Dam Swim Club. 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 Maryland?
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 Baltimore County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
You will swim 300 yards without stopping, tread for 2 minutes using legs alone, and bring a 10-pound brick back from 7 to 10 feet of water. Because it opens the in-person session, turn up prepared to get straight in.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Lifeguarding in Baltimore County: the local picture
Baltimore County has a population of about 844,703. That makes it the 3rd most populated of the 24 counties in Maryland. At 1,412 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Roughly 12% of the county, 83 square miles, is water. That ranks it 12th of 24 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.
Aquatic sites recorded in Baltimore County
- Beaches and waterfront: Kane Sand Bank
- Water parks and splash pads: Wilson Point Mens' Club; Stansbury Beach Club, Beaver Dam Swim Club
- School: Kids First Swim School, Goldfish Swim School
- Pools: Parkview Trail Community Swim Club, Eagles Nest Swimming Pool, Mays Chapel Swim Club, Avalon Swimming Pool, Woodcroft Swim Club, Wiltondale Pool
- Private: Woodbridge Valley Pool, Perry Hall Swim Club
Candidates in Baltimore County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Anne Arundel County, Carroll County, Harford County, Howard 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 Baltimore County Maryland?
There are 15 aquatic facilities on record in Baltimore County Maryland. These 14 are named:
- Kane Sand Bank (beach)
- Wilson Point Mens' Club; Stansbury Beach Club (water park)
- Beaver Dam Swim Club (water park)
- Kids First Swim School (school)
- Goldfish Swim School (school)
- Parkview Trail Community Swim Club (pool)
- Eagles Nest Swimming Pool (pool)
- Mays Chapel Swim Club (pool)
- Avalon Swimming Pool (pool)
- Woodcroft Swim Club (pool)
- Wiltondale Pool (pool)
- Berkleigh Pool (pool)
- Woodbridge Valley Pool (private club)
- Perry Hall Swim Club (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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