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Lifeguard Class in Montgomery County Pennsylvania
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Lifeguard Class in Montgomery County Pennsylvania runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days. 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
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- 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
- Three components: Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and 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 Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
The Lifeguard Class in Montgomery County Pennsylvania is the same course whether you plan to work at a pool, a camp or a waterfront. Montgomery County has about 868,742 residents, and its pools recruit on a local schedule rather than a national one. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
New candidates and lapsed guards sit the course together. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. Splash Park and Kids First Swim School are among the aquatic sites recorded in the county.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
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How to register for your Montgomery County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration has opened. Because demand peaks seasonally, seats tend to go quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
It is accepted. Employers around Montgomery County in Pennsylvania take these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Montgomery County?
Public mapping records 36 named aquatic facilities in Montgomery County. Among the first 14 listed there are 12 public pools and swim clubs, 1 water park and 1 school or college pool. Every recorded site in Montgomery County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Montgomery County
- Splash Park
- Kids First Swim School
- Hatfield ViIlage Apartments Swimming Pool
- Philadelphia Country Club Outdoor Pool
- Plymouth Gardens Kiddie Pool
- Bluestone Country Club Pool
- Flourtown Country Club Pool
- Upper Dublin Community Pool
- Upper Merion Township Pool
- New Hanover Community Pool
- Towamencin Community Pool
- Laurelwood Swimming Pool
- Lynnewood Aquatic Center
- North End Swimming Club
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Montgomery County
Neighboring counties we also serve are listed below. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it holds good if you take work in any of them.
Lifeguard class in Montgomery County Pennsylvania: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Montgomery County. The county's largest communities are Norristown, Pottstown and Lansdale, 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Montgomery County. Named sites in Montgomery County include Splash Park, Kids First Swim School and Hatfield ViIlage Apartments 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?
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 Montgomery County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against 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 Montgomery County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Norristown (35,769 residents), Pottstown (23,349 residents) and Lansdale (18,978 residents). Norristown 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 Montgomery County?
About 868,742 people live in Montgomery County. That makes it the 3rd most populated of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania. At 1,799 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Water covers 4.2 square miles of Montgomery County, 0.9% of its area. That ranks it 47th 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 Norristown (35,769), Pottstown (23,349), Lansdale (18,978), Conshohocken (9,256). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Montgomery County
- Water parks and splash pads: Splash Park
- School: Kids First Swim School
- Pools: Hatfield ViIlage Apartments Swimming Pool, Philadelphia Country Club Outdoor Pool, Plymouth Gardens Kiddie Pool, Bluestone Country Club Pool, Flourtown Country Club Pool, Upper Dublin Community Pool
Candidates in Montgomery County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Berks County, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County.
Price, entry requirements and format are county independent and live here: 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 Montgomery County Pennsylvania?
There are 36 aquatic facilities on record in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. These 14 are named:
- Splash Park (water park)
- Kids First Swim School (school)
- Hatfield ViIlage Apartments Swimming Pool (pool)
- Philadelphia Country Club Outdoor Pool (pool)
- Plymouth Gardens Kiddie Pool (pool)
- Bluestone Country Club Pool (pool)
- Flourtown Country Club Pool (pool)
- Upper Dublin Community Pool (pool)
- Upper Merion Township Pool (pool)
- New Hanover Community Pool (pool)
- Towamencin Community Pool (pool)
- Laurelwood Swimming Pool (pool)
- Lynnewood Aquatic Center (pool)
- North End Swimming Club (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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