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Lifeguard Class in Lancaster County Pennsylvania
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Lifeguard Class in Lancaster County Pennsylvania runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Lancaster 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
- From $195.00 per participant, and group rates are available.
- 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
- Front crawl and breaststroke across 300 continuous yards, a 2 minute armless tread, and a 10-lb brick carried back from 7 to 10 feet within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Lancaster is where most of the county aquatic hiring happens. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. Instruction covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and rescue skills performed in the water. Sites like Duke’s Lagoon and Bentley Ridge Community Pool are the kind of place that hires.
Lancaster County candidates can normally find a date without pushing their start at work back. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania accept these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Lancaster County?
Public mapping records 18 named aquatic facilities in Lancaster County. Among the first 14 listed there are 13 public pools and swim clubs and 1 water park. Every recorded site in Lancaster County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Lancaster County
- Duke's Lagoon
- Bentley Ridge Community Pool
- Lititz Springs Swimming Pool
- Olde Hickory Swimming Pool
- Buchanan Park Wading Pool
- Adamstown Community Pool
- Manheim Community Pool
- Patton Swimming Pool
- Mount Joy Lions Pool
- SECA Swimming Pool
- Central Park Pool
- New Holland Pool
- Florin Hill Pool
- Mountville 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Pennsylvania: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Lancaster County. The county's largest communities are Lancaster, Ephrata and Elizabethtown, 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Lancaster County. Named sites in Lancaster County include Duke's Lagoon, Bentley Ridge Community Pool and Lititz Springs Swimming 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 Lancaster County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
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 Lancaster County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Lancaster (57,153 residents), Ephrata (13,660 residents) and Elizabethtown (12,000 residents). Lancaster 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 Lancaster County?
The county is home to roughly 558,589 residents. That makes it the 6th most populated of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania. At 592 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Lancaster County holds 40 square miles of water, about 4.1% of the county. That ranks it 2nd 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Lancaster (57,153), Ephrata (13,660), Elizabethtown (12,000), Columbia (10,380). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Lancaster County
- Water parks and splash pads: Duke's Lagoon
- Pools: Bentley Ridge Community Pool, Lititz Springs Swimming Pool, Olde Hickory Swimming Pool, Buchanan Park Wading Pool, Adamstown Community Pool, Manheim Community Pool
Candidates in Lancaster County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Cecil County, Harford County, Berks County, Chester County.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Lancaster County Pennsylvania?
There are 18 aquatic facilities on record in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. These 14 are named:
- Duke's Lagoon (water park)
- Bentley Ridge Community Pool (pool)
- Lititz Springs Swimming Pool (pool)
- Olde Hickory Swimming Pool (pool)
- Buchanan Park Wading Pool (pool)
- Adamstown Community Pool (pool)
- Manheim Community Pool (pool)
- Patton Swimming Pool (pool)
- Mount Joy Lions Pool (pool)
- SECA Swimming Pool (pool)
- Central Park Pool (pool)
- New Holland Pool (pool)
- Florin Hill Pool (pool)
- Mountville 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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