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Lifeguard Class in Wayne County Michigan
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Lifeguard Class in Wayne County Michigan runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Wayne County, Michigan at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Wayne County, Michigan 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
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- Swim test
- 300 yards unbroken using front crawl and breaststroke; 2 minutes of treading with no arms; a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 feet and returned within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Wayne County, Michigan.
The Lifeguard Class in Wayne County Michigan on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Much of the demand sits in and around Detroit. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
Most people in the room are either starting their first guarding job or returning to one. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. In Wayne County those sites include Belle Isle Beach and Hipster Beach.
Classes run regularly, so the wait in Wayne County is usually weeks rather than months. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Wayne 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. Across Wayne County, Michigan, employers accept the certification.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where do lifeguards work in Wayne County?
Public mapping records 18 named aquatic facilities in Wayne County. Among the first 14 listed there are 5 public pools and swim clubs, 4 school and college pools, 3 water parks and 2 beaches and open-water sites. Pools account for most of that list, with a small number of open-water sites in Wayne County.
Aquatic facilities in Wayne County
- Belle Isle Beach
- Hipster Beach
- The Wayne County Family Aquatic Center
- Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center
- Splash Park
- Aqua Tots Swim Schools
- Aqua-Tots Swim Schools
- Aqua Tots Swim School
- Goldfish Swim School
- Central Park Subdivision Pool
- Southport Apartments Pool
- Ford Woods Swimming Pool
- Riverside Townhomes Pool
- Ten Eyck Swimming 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 Wayne County
We cover the adjacent counties shown here too. Because certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, moving between them does not affect its validity.
Lifeguard class in Wayne County Michigan: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Wayne County, Michigan?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Wayne County. The county's largest communities are Detroit, Dearborn and Livonia, 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 Wayne County?
Expect $195.00 for the complete course, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Standalone options exist for single renewals: CPR/AED at $25.00, First Aid at $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Wayne County?
Mostly pools. A small number of open-water venues are recorded in Wayne County. Named sites in Wayne County include Belle Isle Beach, Hipster Beach and The Wayne County Family Aquatic Center. 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 Michigan?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Wayne County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Expect a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes of legs-only treading, and a 10-pound brick recovered from between 7 and 10 feet. It is the first thing that happens in person, so be ready for the water on arrival.
Which communities in Wayne County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Detroit (633,218 residents), Dearborn (105,811 residents) and Livonia (92,185 residents). Detroit 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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What is lifeguarding like in Wayne County?
About 1,751,169 people live in Wayne County. That makes it the 1st most populated of the 83 counties in Michigan. At 2,862 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Roughly 9.0% of the county, 61 square miles, is water. That ranks it 41st of 83 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.
The largest communities here are Detroit (633,218), Dearborn (105,811), Livonia (92,185), Westland (82,574). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Wayne County
- Beaches and waterfront: Belle Isle Beach, Hipster Beach
- Water parks and splash pads: The Wayne County Family Aquatic Center, Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center, Splash Park
- School: Aqua Tots Swim Schools, Aqua-Tots Swim Schools, Aqua Tots Swim School, Goldfish Swim School
- Pools: Central Park Subdivision Pool, Southport Apartments Pool, Ford Woods Swimming Pool, Riverside Townhomes Pool, Ten Eyck Swimming Pool
Candidates in Wayne County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Macomb County, Monroe County, Oakland County, Washtenaw 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 Wayne County Michigan?
There are 18 aquatic facilities on record in Wayne County Michigan. These 14 are named:
- Belle Isle Beach (beach)
- Hipster Beach (beach)
- The Wayne County Family Aquatic Center (water park)
- Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center (water park)
- Splash Park (water park)
- Aqua Tots Swim Schools (school)
- Aqua-Tots Swim Schools (school)
- Aqua Tots Swim School (school)
- Goldfish Swim School (school)
- Central Park Subdivision Pool (pool)
- Southport Apartments Pool (pool)
- Ford Woods Swimming Pool (pool)
- Riverside Townhomes Pool (pool)
- Ten Eyck Swimming 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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