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Lifeguard Class in Pike County Pennsylvania
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Lifeguard Class in Pike County Pennsylvania runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Pike County, Pennsylvania at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Pike 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
- 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
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Pike County, Pennsylvania.
If you want to guard in Pike County this year, the Lifeguard Class in Pike County Pennsylvania is where it starts. Pike County has about 61,247 residents, and its pools recruit on a local schedule rather than a national one. Tuition is $195, and you leave with a lifeguard certification card in hand.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. Instruction covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and rescue skills performed in the water. Open water covers 22 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. Enrolment is online, and the only kit needed is a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Pike 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.
They do. Pike County employers in Pennsylvania recognise these certifications.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where do lifeguards work in Pike County?
Public mapping records 16 named aquatic facilities in Pike County. Among the first 14 listed there are 6 beaches and open-water sites, 6 public pools and swim clubs and 2 community and club pools. That is a genuine mix of pool and open-water sites in Pike County.
Aquatic facilities in Pike County
- Palmyra Township Public Beach
- Laurel Ridge Beach
- Gold Key Beach
- Masthope Beach
- PWLPOA Beach
- Sandy Beach
- Steer Barn Clubhouse Outdoor Pool
- Marcel Lake Estates Pool House
- PWLPOA Children's Pool
- Fawn Hill Pool
- Pool 2 WALPOA
- Pool 1
- PWLPOA Community Pool
- Upper Swimming 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 Pike County
These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 3 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 Pike County Pennsylvania: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Pike County, Pennsylvania?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Pike County. The county's largest communities are Matamoras and Milford, 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 Pike County?
The complete certification is $195.00 and bundles water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid together. If you only need one component renewed, CPR/AED alone is $25.00 and First Aid alone is $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Pike County?
Both. The recorded venues in Pike County split between pools and open water. Named sites in Pike County include Palmyra Township Public Beach, Laurel Ridge Beach and Gold Key Beach. 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?
The usual minimum at pools is 15 on the last day of class; waterfront and beach posts typically require 16 or over. Individual employers in Pike County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Swim 300 yards continuously, tread water 2 minutes without arms, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet, returning with it. The session opens with this, so plan to be in the water immediately.
Which communities in Pike County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Matamoras (2,417 residents) and Milford (1,128 residents). Matamoras 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 Pike County?
The county is home to roughly 61,247 residents. That makes it the 41st most populated of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania. At 112 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Pike County holds 22 square miles of water, about 3.9% of the county. That ranks it 6th 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 Matamoras (2,417), Milford (1,128). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Pike County
- Beaches and waterfront: Palmyra Township Public Beach, Laurel Ridge Beach, Gold Key Beach, Masthope Beach, PWLPOA Beach, Sandy Beach
- Pools: Steer Barn Clubhouse Outdoor Pool, Marcel Lake Estates Pool House, PWLPOA Children's Pool, Fawn Hill Pool, Pool 2 WALPOA, Pool 1
- Private: PWLPOA Community Pool, Upper Swimming Pool
Candidates in Pike County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Sussex County, Orange County, Sullivan County, Monroe 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 Pike County Pennsylvania?
There are 16 aquatic facilities on record in Pike County Pennsylvania. These 14 are named:
- Palmyra Township Public Beach (beach)
- Laurel Ridge Beach (beach)
- Gold Key Beach (beach)
- Masthope Beach (beach)
- PWLPOA Beach (beach)
- Sandy Beach (beach)
- Steer Barn Clubhouse Outdoor Pool (pool)
- Marcel Lake Estates Pool House (pool)
- PWLPOA Children's Pool (pool)
- Fawn Hill Pool (pool)
- Pool 2 WALPOA (pool)
- Pool 1 (pool)
- PWLPOA Community Pool (private club)
- Upper Swimming Pool (private club)
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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