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Lifeguard Class in Pike County Ohio
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Lifeguard Class in Pike County Ohio runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Pike County, Ohio at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Pike County, Ohio starts at $195.00 and takes Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- $195.00 per participant is the starting price, with discounts for groups.
- Course length
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final day of class.
- Swim test
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick brought back from 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Three components: Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from issue, after which recertification requires 10 hours in person.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Pike County, Ohio.
If you want to guard in Pike County this year, the Lifeguard Class in Pike County Ohio is where it starts. Most candidates come from Waverly and the communities around it. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
Most people in the room are either starting their first guarding job or returning to one. Training covers CPR, AED use, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. Facilities in Pike County test for exactly these skills when they hire.
Dates are set so candidates can be certified before the local season opens. Reserve a place online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Pike 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.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Pike County, Ohio.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where do lifeguards work in Pike County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Pike County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Pike County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Pike County
- Pike County 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 Pike County
The nearby counties below are also within our coverage. Because the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it remains valid wherever among them you end up working.
Lifeguard class in Pike County Ohio: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Pike County, Ohio?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Pike County. The county's largest communities are Waverly, Piketon and Beaver, 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 Pike 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 Pike County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Pike County. Named sites in Pike County include Pike County 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 Ohio?
Pool employers generally want candidates to be 15 by the final day of the course, while waterfront and beach roles usually start at 16. Some employers in Pike County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
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 Pike County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Waverly (4,114 residents), Piketon (2,157 residents) and Beaver (436 residents). Waverly 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 Pike County?
Pike County has a population of about 27,001. That makes it the 79th most populated of the 88 counties in Ohio. At 61 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Pike County holds 3.7 square miles of water, about 0.8% of the county. That ranks it 48th 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.
The largest communities here are Waverly (4,114), Piketon (2,157), Beaver (436). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Pike County
- Pools: Pike County Swim Club
Candidates in Pike County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Highland County, Jackson County, Ross County, Scioto County.
The course itself does not vary by county: 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 Pike County Ohio?
One aquatic facility is on record in Pike County Ohio:
- Pike County 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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