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Lifeguard Class in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania
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Lifeguard Class in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Westmoreland 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
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- Swim test
- 300 yards unbroken using front crawl and breaststroke; 2 minutes of treading with no arms; a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 feet and returned within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- The award spans Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
The Lifeguard Class in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Murrysville is the largest community in the county and the usual starting point for candidates. 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. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. Keystone Beach and Captain Kidd’s Adventure Galley are among the aquatic sites recorded in the county.
Dates are held often enough that most candidates in Westmoreland County are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Westmoreland 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.
Yes. Employers across Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania accept these certifications.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where do lifeguards work in Westmoreland County?
Public mapping records 10 named aquatic facilities in Westmoreland County. Among the sites listed there are 8 public pools and swim clubs, 1 guarded beach or open-water site and 1 water park. Pools account for most of that list, with a small number of open-water sites in Westmoreland County.
Aquatic facilities in Westmoreland County
- Keystone Beach
- Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley
- Lynch Field Swimming Pool
- Wowabunga Wave Pool
- Meadowink Swim Club
- Charter Oak Pool
- Little Squirts
- tgfdrs
- 14A
- 52B
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Westmoreland County
These adjacent counties fall inside our coverage as well, and since the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it stays valid across all of them.
Lifeguard class in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Westmoreland County. The county's largest communities are Murrysville, Greensburg and New Kensington, 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 Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County?
Mostly pools. A small number of open-water venues are recorded in Westmoreland County. Named sites in Westmoreland County include Keystone Beach, Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley and Lynch Field 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?
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 Westmoreland County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
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 Westmoreland County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Murrysville (20,745 residents), Greensburg (14,603 residents) and New Kensington (11,911 residents). Murrysville 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.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
What is lifeguarding like in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County has a population of about 351,163. That makes it the 11th most populated of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania. At 342 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Westmoreland County holds 8.2 square miles of water, about 0.8% of the county. That ranks it 27th 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 Murrysville (20,745), Greensburg (14,603), New Kensington (11,911), Lower Burrell (11,561). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Westmoreland County
- Beaches and waterfront: Keystone Beach
- Water parks and splash pads: Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley
- Pools: Lynch Field Swimming Pool, Wowabunga Wave Pool, Meadowink Swim Club, Charter Oak Pool, Little Squirts, tgfdrs
Candidates in Westmoreland County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Allegheny County, Armstrong County, Cambria County, Fayette 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 Westmoreland County Pennsylvania?
10 aquatic facilities are on record in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania:
- Keystone Beach (beach)
- Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley (water park)
- Lynch Field Swimming Pool (pool)
- Wowabunga Wave Pool (pool)
- Meadowink Swim Club (pool)
- Charter Oak Pool (pool)
- Little Squirts (pool)
- tgfdrs (pool)
- 14A (pool)
- 52B (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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