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Lifeguard Class in Gloucester County New Jersey
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Lifeguard Class in Gloucester County New Jersey runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Gloucester County, New Jersey at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Gloucester County, New Jersey starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days. 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 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final day of class.
- 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
- It covers 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
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Booking a Lifeguard Class in Gloucester County New Jersey takes a few minutes once you know what the course asks of you. Population in Gloucester County sits near 308,423. Tuition is $195, and you leave with a lifeguard certification card in hand.
The same certification covers a summer at a camp pool and a full year at a fitness centre. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. With 4.4% of Gloucester County under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
Course dates come round often, so a Gloucester County candidate rarely waits long. Reserve a place online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Gloucester County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Places are available now. Demand is seasonal and capacity is limited, so book ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
They do. Gloucester County employers in New Jersey recognise these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where do lifeguards work in Gloucester County?
Public mapping records 6 named aquatic facilities in Gloucester County. Among the sites listed there are 4 public pools and swim clubs, 1 guarded beach or open-water site and 1 school or college pool. That is a genuine mix of pool and open-water sites in Gloucester County.
Aquatic facilities in Gloucester County
- Washington Lake Beach
- Njswim School
- Raccoon Valley Swim Club
- Greenfields Swim Club
- Peachwood Swim Club
- Wenonah 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester County New Jersey: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Gloucester County, New Jersey?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Gloucester County. The county's largest communities are Glassboro, Woodbury and Clayton, 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester County?
Both. The recorded venues in Gloucester County split between pools and open water. Named sites in Gloucester County include Washington Lake Beach, Njswim School and Raccoon Valley 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Glassboro (23,987 residents), Woodbury (10,063 residents) and Clayton (8,948 residents). Glassboro 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 Gloucester County?
Gloucester County has a population of about 308,423. That makes it the 14th most populated of the 21 counties in New Jersey. At 958 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Water covers 15 square miles of Gloucester County, 4.4% of its area. That ranks it 11th 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Glassboro (23,987), Woodbury (10,063), Clayton (8,948), Pitman (8,880). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Gloucester County
- Beaches and waterfront: Washington Lake Beach
- School: Njswim School
- Pools: Raccoon Valley Swim Club, Greenfields Swim Club, Peachwood Swim Club, Wenonah Swim Club
Candidates in Gloucester County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Atlantic County, Camden County, Cumberland County, Salem County.
Price, entry requirements and format are county independent and live here: 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 Gloucester County New Jersey?
6 aquatic facilities are on record in Gloucester County New Jersey:
- Washington Lake Beach (beach)
- Njswim School (school)
- Raccoon Valley Swim Club (pool)
- Greenfields Swim Club (pool)
- Peachwood Swim Club (pool)
- Wenonah Swim Club (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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