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Lifeguard Class in Delaware County Pennsylvania
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Lifeguard Class in Delaware County Pennsylvania runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Delaware County, Pennsylvania at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Delaware County, Pennsylvania starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training. 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 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last 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 the date issued. Renewing means 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
A Lifeguard Class in Delaware County Pennsylvania takes a candidate from no certification at all to a card a facility will accept. With roughly 576,720 people in Delaware County, the number of guarding posts is set by how many facilities open each season. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
The same certification covers a summer at a camp pool and a full year at a fitness centre. Instruction covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and rescue skills performed in the water. Open water covers 7 square miles of the county, which shapes where guards end up working.
Dates are set so candidates can be certified before the local season opens. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Delaware 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.
Yes. Employers across Delaware County, Pennsylvania accept these certifications.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where do lifeguards work in Delaware County?
Public mapping records 21 named aquatic facilities in Delaware County. Among the first 14 listed there are 12 public pools and swim clubs, 1 YMCA facility and 1 school or college pool. Every recorded site in Delaware County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Delaware County
- Rocky Run YMCA
- Chichester High School Swimming Pool
- Broomalls Lake Country Club
- Tinicum Township Swim Club
- Ridley Township Swim Club
- Lawrence Park Swim Club
- Springfield Swim Club
- Ridley Park Swim Club
- Brookhaven Swim Club
- Creekside Baby pool
- Lansdowne Swim Club
- Conestoga Swim club
- Knowlton Swim Club
- Memorial Park 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 Delaware 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 Delaware County Pennsylvania: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Delaware County, Pennsylvania?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Delaware County. The county's largest communities are Chester, Yeadon and Lansdowne, 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 Delaware 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 Delaware County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Delaware County. Named sites in Delaware County include Rocky Run YMCA, Chichester High School Swimming Pool and Broomalls Lake Country 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 Pennsylvania?
For pool work the common requirement is age 15 by the course end date, rising to 16 or older for waterfront and beach positions. Employers in Delaware County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against 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 Delaware County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Chester (33,595 residents), Yeadon (12,247 residents) and Lansdowne (11,077 residents). Chester 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 Delaware County?
About 576,720 people live in Delaware County. That makes it the 5th most populated of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania. At 3,138 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Roughly 3.6% of the county, 6.8 square miles, is water. That ranks it 33rd 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Chester (33,595), Yeadon (12,247), Lansdowne (11,077), Darby (10,614). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Delaware County
- Ymca: Rocky Run YMCA
- School: Chichester High School Swimming Pool
- Pools: Broomalls Lake Country Club, Tinicum Township Swim Club, Ridley Township Swim Club, Lawrence Park Swim Club, Springfield Swim Club, Ridley Park Swim Club
Candidates in Delaware County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Gloucester County, Chester County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia County.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Delaware County Pennsylvania?
There are 21 aquatic facilities on record in Delaware County Pennsylvania. These 14 are named:
- Rocky Run YMCA (YMCA)
- Chichester High School Swimming Pool (school)
- Broomalls Lake Country Club (pool)
- Tinicum Township Swim Club (pool)
- Ridley Township Swim Club (pool)
- Lawrence Park Swim Club (pool)
- Springfield Swim Club (pool)
- Ridley Park Swim Club (pool)
- Brookhaven Swim Club (pool)
- Creekside Baby pool (pool)
- Lansdowne Swim Club (pool)
- Conestoga Swim club (pool)
- Knowlton Swim Club (pool)
- Memorial Park 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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