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Lifeguard Class in Morris County New Jersey
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Lifeguard Class in Morris County New Jersey runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Morris County, New Jersey at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Morris 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
- $195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- 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
- Lifeguarding plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Morris County, New Jersey.
People searching for a Lifeguard Class in Morris County New Jersey are usually a few weeks away from being able to work, not a few months. Much of the demand sits in and around Morristown. Tuition is $195, and you leave with a lifeguard certification card in hand.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. With 4.3% of Morris County under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
Most people book a date in Morris County and are working not long after. Reserve a place online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Morris 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.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Morris County, New Jersey.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Morris County?
Public mapping records 25 named aquatic facilities in Morris County. Among the first 14 listed there are 7 beaches and open-water sites, 5 public pools and swim clubs, 1 water park and 1 school or college pool. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Morris County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Morris County
- Indian Lake Clubhouse Beach
- Budd Lake Municipal Beach
- Indian Lake Main Beach
- Birchwood Lake Beach
- Parks Lake Beach
- Mine Hill Beach
- Island Beach
- The Funplex
- New Jersey Swim School Lakeside
- Mendham Commons Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Rockaway River Country Club Pool
- Chatham Borough Municipal Pool
- White Meadow Lake Circus Pool
- Florham Park Municipal 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 Morris County
Listed below are the closest counties we also cover. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so a job in any of them is still covered.
Lifeguard class in Morris County New Jersey: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Morris County, New Jersey?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Morris County. The county's largest communities are Morristown, Dover and Madison, 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 Morris 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 Morris County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Morris County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Morris County include Indian Lake Clubhouse Beach, Budd Lake Municipal Beach and Indian Lake Main 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 New Jersey?
The usual minimum at pools is 15 on the last day of class; waterfront and beach posts typically require 16 or over. Individual employers in Morris County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
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 Morris County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Morristown (20,571 residents), Dover (18,435 residents) and Madison (16,432 residents). Morristown 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 Morris County?
Morris County has a population of about 514,423. That makes it the 9th most populated of the 21 counties in New Jersey. At 1,116 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Morris County holds 21 square miles of water, about 4.3% of the county. That ranks it 8th 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Morristown (20,571), Dover (18,435), Madison (16,432), Florham Park (14,092). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Morris County
- Beaches and waterfront: Indian Lake Clubhouse Beach, Budd Lake Municipal Beach, Indian Lake Main Beach, Birchwood Lake Beach, Parks Lake Beach, Mine Hill Beach
- Water parks and splash pads: The Funplex
- School: New Jersey Swim School Lakeside
- Pools: Mendham Commons Outdoor Swimming Pool, Rockaway River Country Club Pool, Chatham Borough Municipal Pool, White Meadow Lake Circus Pool, Florham Park Municipal Pool
Candidates in Morris County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Essex County, Hunterdon County, Passaic County, Somerset 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 Morris County New Jersey?
There are 25 aquatic facilities on record in Morris County New Jersey. These 14 are named:
- Indian Lake Clubhouse Beach (beach)
- Budd Lake Municipal Beach (beach)
- Indian Lake Main Beach (beach)
- Birchwood Lake Beach (beach)
- Parks Lake Beach (beach)
- Mine Hill Beach (beach)
- Island Beach (beach)
- The Funplex (water park)
- New Jersey Swim School Lakeside (school)
- Mendham Commons Outdoor Swimming Pool (pool)
- Rockaway River Country Club Pool (pool)
- Chatham Borough Municipal Pool (pool)
- White Meadow Lake Circus Pool (pool)
- Florham Park Municipal 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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