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Lifeguard Class in Bradford County Pennsylvania
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Lifeguard Class in Bradford County Pennsylvania runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Bradford County, Pennsylvania at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Bradford County, Pennsylvania 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 to start, less for groups.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final day of class.
- Swim test
- 300 yards unbroken using front crawl and breaststroke; 2 minutes of treading with no arms; a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 feet and returned within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus 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 Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
If you want to guard in Bradford County this year, the Lifeguard Class in Bradford County Pennsylvania is where it starts. Sayre is the largest community in the county and the usual starting point for candidates. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
Most people in the room are either starting their first guarding job or returning to one. Candidates learn CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. About 1.2% of Bradford County is water, and that changes the mix of jobs available.
Dates are held often enough that most candidates in Bradford County are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Bradford 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. Across Bradford County, Pennsylvania, employers accept the certification.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where lifeguards work in Bradford County
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Bradford County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Bradford County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Bradford County
- SCI 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 Bradford 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 Bradford County Pennsylvania: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Bradford County, Pennsylvania?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Bradford County. The county's largest communities are Sayre, Athens and Towanda, 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 Bradford 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 Bradford County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Bradford County. Named sites in Bradford County include SCI 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 Pennsylvania?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Bradford 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 Bradford County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Sayre (5,400 residents), Athens (3,231 residents) and Towanda (2,774 residents). Sayre 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 Bradford County: the local picture
About 59,695 people live in Bradford County. That makes it the 42nd most populated of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania. At 52 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 1.2% of the county, 14 square miles, is water. That ranks it 14th of 67 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 Sayre (5,400), Athens (3,231), Towanda (2,774), Canton (1,713). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Bradford County
- Pools: SCI Pool
Candidates in Bradford County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Chemung County, Tioga County, Lycoming County, Sullivan 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 Bradford County Pennsylvania?
One aquatic facility is on record in Bradford County Pennsylvania:
- SCI 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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