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Lifeguard Class in Lebanon County Pennsylvania
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Lifeguard Class in Lebanon County Pennsylvania runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania starts at $195.00 and takes Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- 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, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Lebanon County Pennsylvania. Lebanon accounts for a large share of the guarding work in Lebanon County. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. Locally that means sites such as Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach and Richland Community Pool (closed).
There is usually a date close enough that hiring is not delayed. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Lebanon County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
You can register now. Seasonal demand clears places fast, so secure yours early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers across Lebanon County, Pennsylvania accept these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where lifeguards work in Lebanon County
Public mapping records 7 named aquatic facilities in Lebanon County. Among the sites listed there are 6 public pools and swim clubs and 1 guarded beach or open-water site. Pools account for most of that list, with a small number of open-water sites in Lebanon County.
Aquatic facilities in Lebanon County
- Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
- Richland Community Pool (closed)
- William L. Derr Community Pool
- Annville-Cleona Community Pool
- Creekside community pool
- Palmyra Community Pool
- above ground 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 Lebanon County
Listed below are the closest counties we also cover. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so a job in any of them is still covered.
Lifeguard class in Lebanon County Pennsylvania: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Lebanon County. The county's largest communities are Lebanon, Palmyra and Cornwall, 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 Lebanon County?
Expect $195.00 for the complete course, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Standalone options exist for single renewals: CPR/AED at $25.00, First Aid at $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Lebanon County?
Mostly pools. A small number of open-water venues are recorded in Lebanon County. Named sites in Lebanon County include Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach, Richland Community Pool (closed) and William L. Derr Community 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?
Most pools ask for 15 years old on the final day of the course. Waterfront and beach roles generally want 16 or above. Because individual Lebanon County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
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 Lebanon County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Lebanon (26,378 residents), Palmyra (7,702 residents) and Cornwall (4,622 residents). Lebanon 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 Lebanon County: the local picture
Lebanon County has a population of about 144,252. That makes it the 24th most populated of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania. At 399 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Water covers 0.7 square miles of Lebanon County, 0.2% of its area. That ranks it 64th 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 Lebanon (26,378), Palmyra (7,702), Cornwall (4,622), Myerstown (3,109). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Lebanon County
- Beaches and waterfront: Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
- Pools: Richland Community Pool (closed), William L. Derr Community Pool, Annville-Cleona Community Pool, Creekside community pool, Palmyra Community Pool, above ground pool
Candidates in Lebanon County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Berks County, Dauphin County, Lancaster County, Schuylkill 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 Lebanon County Pennsylvania?
7 aquatic facilities are on record in Lebanon County Pennsylvania:
- Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach (beach)
- Richland Community Pool (closed) (pool)
- William L. Derr Community Pool (pool)
- Annville-Cleona Community Pool (pool)
- Creekside community pool (pool)
- Palmyra Community Pool (pool)
- above ground 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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