Mon - Sat: 8:30-18:00
Lifeguard Class in McLeod County Minnesota
Last updated
Lifeguard Class in McLeod County Minnesota runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in McLeod County, Minnesota at a glance
Lifeguard certification in McLeod County, Minnesota 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
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- Course length
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- 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
- The award spans 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
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in McLeod County, Minnesota.
If you want to guard in McLeod County this year, the Lifeguard Class in McLeod County Minnesota is where it starts. With roughly 36,785 people in McLeod County, the number of guarding posts is set by how many facilities open each season. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. In McLeod County those sites include Aquatic Center and Hutchinson Rec Center/Swimming Pool.
Be ready for the swim screen, which asks for 300 yards continuously, and the rest follows in class. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
Locations for Lifeguard classes in Minnesota
- Lifeguard classes in Anoka County
- Lifeguard classes in Clay County
- Lifeguard classes in Le Sueur County
- Lifeguard classes in Lincoln County
- Lifeguard classes in Lyon County
- Lifeguard classes in Mahnomen County
- Lifeguard classes in Marshall County
- Lifeguard classes in Nobles County
- Lifeguard classes in Renville County
- Lifeguard classes in Todd County
- See all 87 counties in Minnesota
Training Photo Gallery
How to register for your McLeod 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.
They do. McLeod County employers in Minnesota recognise these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in McLeod County
Public mapping records 3 named aquatic facilities in McLeod County. Among the sites listed there are 2 public pools and swim clubs and 1 water park. Every recorded site in McLeod County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in McLeod County
- Aquatic Center
- Hutchinson Rec Center/Swimming Pool
- Bruce Maresh Aquatic Center
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near McLeod 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 McLeod County Minnesota: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in McLeod County, Minnesota?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across McLeod County. The county's largest communities are Hutchinson, Glencoe and Winsted, 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 McLeod 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 McLeod County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in McLeod County. Named sites in McLeod County include Aquatic Center, Hutchinson Rec Center/Swimming Pool and Bruce Maresh 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 Minnesota?
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 McLeod County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
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 McLeod County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Hutchinson (14,701 residents), Glencoe (5,672 residents) and Winsted (2,225 residents). Hutchinson 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.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Lifeguarding in McLeod County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 36,785 residents. That makes it the 30th most populated of the 87 counties in Minnesota. At 75 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
McLeod County holds 14 square miles of water, about 2.8% of the county. That ranks it 51st of 87 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 Hutchinson (14,701), Glencoe (5,672), Winsted (2,225), Lester Prairie (1,901). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in McLeod County
- Water parks and splash pads: Aquatic Center
- Pools: Hutchinson Rec Center/Swimming Pool, Bruce Maresh Aquatic Center
Candidates in McLeod County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Carver County, Meeker County, Renville County, Sibley 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.
What students say
4.8 out of 5 ★★★★½ from 336 verified students who completed a course with us.
- ★★★★★
Well paced and informative.
Joseph M., January 2023 - ★★★★★
Update online class videos
Eoin M., January 2023 - ★★★★★
Amazing course taught by a tremendous instructor
Daniel H., January 2023 - ★★★★★
well laid out course
Kaylin S., December 2022 - ★★★★★
we’ll paced for a crash course
Robynelaine K., October 2022 - ★★★★★
Great course
Ethan K., October 2022
What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in McLeod County Minnesota?
3 aquatic facilities are on record in McLeod County Minnesota:
- Aquatic Center (water park)
- Hutchinson Rec Center/Swimming Pool (pool)
- Bruce Maresh Aquatic Center (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.
About Us
We are a nonprofit that trains and certifies in Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding, Junior Lifeguarding, Shallow Pool Lifeguarding, Sexual Harassment Training, CPR/AED, CPR for Lifeguards, First Aid Emergency Oxygen, and swimming lessons.
© Copyright American Aquatics and Safety Training. All Rights Reserved