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Lifeguard Class in Camden County New Jersey
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Lifeguard Class in Camden County New Jersey runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Camden County, New Jersey at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Camden County, New Jersey 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
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- Course length
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final 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
- The award spans Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Camden County, New Jersey.
The Lifeguard Class in Camden County New Jersey on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Population in Camden County sits near 527,196. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
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. Sahara Sam’s Oasis and Five Star Swim School are among the aquatic sites recorded in the county.
Dates are held often enough that most candidates in Camden County are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Enrolment is online, and the only kit needed is a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Camden 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 Camden County, New Jersey accept these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Camden County?
Public mapping records 16 named aquatic facilities in Camden County. Among the first 14 listed there are 12 public pools and swim clubs, 1 water park and 1 school or college pool. Every recorded site in Camden County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Camden County
- Sahara Sam's Oasis
- Five Star Swim School
- Wexford Leas Swim Club
- Old Orchard Swim Club
- Digger River & Vortex
- Fox Hollow Swim Club
- Downs Farm Swim Club
- Wedgewood Swim Club
- Washington Way Pool
- Woodcrest Swim Club
- Claw Hammer Cove
- Jackhammer Bay
- private pool
- Carpool Lane
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Camden 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 Camden County New Jersey: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Camden County, New Jersey?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Camden County. The county's largest communities are Camden, Lindenwold and Collingswood, 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 Camden 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 Camden County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Camden County. Named sites in Camden County include Sahara Sam's Oasis, Five Star Swim School and Wexford Leas 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 New Jersey?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Camden County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
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.
Which communities in Camden County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Camden (71,100 residents), Lindenwold (21,685 residents) and Collingswood (14,204 residents). Camden 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 Camden County?
The county is home to roughly 527,196 residents. That makes it the 8th most populated of the 21 counties in New Jersey. At 2,381 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Water covers 6.1 square miles of Camden County, 2.7% of its area. That ranks it 16th of 21 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 Camden (71,100), Lindenwold (21,685), Collingswood (14,204), Haddonfield (12,571). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Camden County
- Water parks and splash pads: Sahara Sam's Oasis
- School: Five Star Swim School
- Pools: Wexford Leas Swim Club, Old Orchard Swim Club, Digger River & Vortex, Fox Hollow Swim Club, Downs Farm Swim Club, Wedgewood Swim Club
Candidates in Camden County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Atlantic County, Burlington County, Gloucester County, Philadelphia County.
For the parts that are identical wherever you train: 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 Camden County New Jersey?
There are 16 aquatic facilities on record in Camden County New Jersey. These 14 are named:
- Sahara Sam's Oasis (water park)
- Five Star Swim School (school)
- Wexford Leas Swim Club (pool)
- Old Orchard Swim Club (pool)
- Digger River & Vortex (pool)
- Fox Hollow Swim Club (pool)
- Downs Farm Swim Club (pool)
- Wedgewood Swim Club (pool)
- Washington Way Pool (pool)
- Woodcrest Swim Club (pool)
- Claw Hammer Cove (pool)
- Jackhammer Bay (pool)
- private pool (pool)
- Carpool Lane (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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