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Lifeguard Class in Dukes County Massachusetts
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Lifeguard Class in Dukes County Massachusetts runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Dukes County, Massachusetts at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Dukes County, Massachusetts 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 is the starting price, with discounts for groups.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- Swim test
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick brought back from 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
Everything needed to book a Lifeguard Class in Dukes County Massachusetts is set out below. A county of about 20,819 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. Tuition is $195, and you leave with a lifeguard certification card in hand.
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. About 79% of Dukes County is water, and that changes the mix of jobs available.
Classes run regularly, so the wait in Dukes County is usually weeks rather than months. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Dukes 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.
Yes. Across Dukes County, Massachusetts, employers accept the certification.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where lifeguards work in Dukes County
Public mapping records 27 named aquatic facilities in Dukes County. Among the first 14 listed there are 14 beaches and open-water sites. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Dukes County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Dukes County
- Lake Tashmoo Town Beach
- Chappaquiddick Beach
- Lamberts Cove Beach
- Gay Head Town Beach
- Fuller Street Beach
- Lobsterville Beach
- Tisbury Town Beach
- Lucy Vincent Beach
- Norton Point Beach
- Squibnocket Beach
- The Inkwell Beach
- Lighthouse Beach
- Edgartown Beach
- Owen Park 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 Dukes County
Neighboring counties we also serve are listed below. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it holds good if you take work in any of them.
Lifeguard class in Dukes County Massachusetts: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Dukes County, Massachusetts?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Dukes 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 Dukes 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 Dukes County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Dukes County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Dukes County include Lake Tashmoo Town Beach, Chappaquiddick Beach and Lamberts Cove 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 Massachusetts?
Pool employers generally want candidates to be 15 by the final day of the course, while waterfront and beach roles usually start at 16. Some employers in Dukes County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Swim 300 yards continuously, tread water 2 minutes without arms, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet, returning with it. The session opens with this, so plan to be in the water immediately.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Lifeguarding in Dukes County: the local picture
Dukes County has a population of about 20,819. That makes it the 13th most populated of the 14 counties in Massachusetts. At 202 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Roughly 79% of the county, 388 square miles, is water. That ranks it 3rd of 14 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 Dukes County
- Beaches and waterfront: Lake Tashmoo Town Beach, Chappaquiddick Beach, Lamberts Cove Beach, Gay Head Town Beach, Fuller Street Beach, Lobsterville Beach
Candidates in Dukes County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Barnstable County, Bristol County, Plymouth County, Norfolk County.
Cost, prerequisites and course format are the same in every county, so they are kept in one place: 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 Dukes County Massachusetts?
There are 27 aquatic facilities on record in Dukes County Massachusetts. These 14 are named:
- Lake Tashmoo Town Beach (beach)
- Chappaquiddick Beach (beach)
- Lamberts Cove Beach (beach)
- Gay Head Town Beach (beach)
- Fuller Street Beach (beach)
- Lobsterville Beach (beach)
- Tisbury Town Beach (beach)
- Lucy Vincent Beach (beach)
- Norton Point Beach (beach)
- Squibnocket Beach (beach)
- The Inkwell Beach (beach)
- Lighthouse Beach (beach)
- Edgartown Beach (beach)
- Owen Park 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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