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Lifeguard Class in Washington County Ohio
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Lifeguard Class in Washington County Ohio runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Washington County, Ohio at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Washington 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
- $195.00 per participant is the starting price, with discounts for groups.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing 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
- The award spans 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
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Washington County, Ohio.
If you want to guard in Washington County this year, the Lifeguard Class in Washington County Ohio is where it starts. Washington County counts about 58,577 residents, so hiring here is a local conversation with the facilities that run the pools. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. Open water covers 8 square miles of the county, which shapes where guards end up working.
The schedule is built around the season facilities in Washington County are actually hiring for. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Washington 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Washington County in Ohio take these certifications.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where do lifeguards work in Washington County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Washington County. Among the sites listed there are 1 water park. Every recorded site in Washington County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Washington County
- Marietta Aquatic Center
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Washington 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 Washington County Ohio: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Washington County, Ohio?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Washington County. The county's largest communities are Marietta, Belpre and Beverly, 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 Washington 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 Washington County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Washington County. Named sites in Washington County include Marietta Aquatic Center. 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?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Washington County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
You will swim 300 yards without stopping, tread for 2 minutes using legs alone, and bring a 10-pound brick back from 7 to 10 feet of water. Because it opens the in-person session, turn up prepared to get straight in.
Which communities in Washington County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Marietta (13,090 residents), Belpre (6,614 residents) and Beverly (1,209 residents). Marietta 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.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
What is lifeguarding like in Washington County?
The county is home to roughly 58,577 residents. That makes it the 44th most populated of the 88 counties in Ohio. At 93 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Water covers 8.0 square miles of Washington County, 1.2% of its area. That ranks it 20th 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 Marietta (13,090), Belpre (6,614), Beverly (1,209), Matamoras (New Matamoras) (689). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Washington County
- Water parks and splash pads: Marietta Aquatic Center
Candidates in Washington County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Athens County, Monroe County, Morgan County, Noble County.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Washington County Ohio?
One aquatic facility is on record in Washington County Ohio:
- Marietta Aquatic Center (water park)
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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