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Lifeguard Class in Auglaize County Ohio
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Lifeguard Class in Auglaize County Ohio runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Auglaize County, Ohio at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Auglaize County, Ohio starts at $195.00 and takes The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person. 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
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- 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
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Auglaize County, Ohio.
The Lifeguard Class in Auglaize County Ohio on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Auglaize County has about 46,050 residents, and its pools recruit on a local schedule rather than a national one. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. Expect CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue across the course. Locally that means sites such as New Bremen Swimming Pool and Family Aquatic Center.
Dates are set so candidates can be certified before the local season opens. Sign up online and come with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Auglaize County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Enrolment is open now, and seasonal demand means seats go fast. Reserve early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
It is accepted. Employers around Auglaize County in Ohio take these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where lifeguards work in Auglaize County
Public mapping records 3 named aquatic facilities in Auglaize County. Among the sites listed there are 3 public pools and swim clubs. Every recorded site in Auglaize County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Auglaize County
- New Bremen Swimming Pool
- Family Aquatic Center
- Baby 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 Auglaize 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 Auglaize County Ohio: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Auglaize County, Ohio?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Auglaize County. The county's largest communities are Wapakoneta, St. Marys and Minster, 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 Auglaize 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 Auglaize County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Auglaize County. Named sites in Auglaize County include New Bremen Swimming Pool, Family Aquatic Center and Baby Pool. 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 Ohio?
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 Auglaize County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Three elements: a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes treading with legs only, and recovering a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet and bringing it back. This happens at the very start of the in-person session, so come ready to swim.
Which communities in Auglaize County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Wapakoneta (9,786 residents), St. Marys (8,377 residents) and Minster (2,999 residents). Wapakoneta 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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Lifeguarding in Auglaize County: the local picture
Auglaize County has a population of about 46,050. That makes it the 52nd most populated of the 88 counties in Ohio. At 115 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Roughly 0.1% of the county, 0.5 square miles, is water. That ranks it 86th of 88 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 Wapakoneta (9,786), St. Marys (8,377), Minster (2,999), New Bremen (2,978). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Auglaize County
- Pools: New Bremen Swimming Pool, Family Aquatic Center, Baby Pool
Candidates in Auglaize County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Allen County, Hardin County, Logan County, Mercer 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 Auglaize County Ohio?
3 aquatic facilities are on record in Auglaize County Ohio:
- New Bremen Swimming Pool (pool)
- Family Aquatic Center (pool)
- Baby 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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