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Lifeguard Class in Grant County Wisconsin
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Lifeguard Class in Grant County Wisconsin runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Grant County, Wisconsin at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Grant County, Wisconsin 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
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- Course length
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final day of class.
- Swim test
- The prerequisites are 300 yards continuous in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned in under 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- The award spans 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 Grant County, Wisconsin.
Everything needed to book a Lifeguard Class in Grant County Wisconsin is set out below. Grant County counts about 51,409 residents, so hiring here is a local conversation with the facilities that run the pools. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
The same certification covers a summer at a camp pool and a full year at a fitness centre. Expect CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue across the course. Locally that means sites such as Wyalusing Beach and Penny & Myra Eckstein Municipal Swimming Pool.
Sessions are scheduled through the season, which keeps the wait short in Grant County. Sign up online and come with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Grant 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.
They do. Grant County employers in Wisconsin recognise these certifications.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where do lifeguards work in Grant County?
Public mapping records 7 named aquatic facilities in Grant 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 Grant County.
Aquatic facilities in Grant County
- Wyalusing Beach
- Penny & Myra Eckstein Municipal Swimming Pool
- Platteville Family Aquatic Center
- Fennimore Municipal Pool
- Boscobel Municipal Pool
- Municipal Swimming Pool
- Montfort 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 Grant 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 Grant County Wisconsin: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Grant County, Wisconsin?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Grant County. The county's largest communities are Platteville, Lancaster and Boscobel, 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 Grant 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 Grant County?
Mostly pools. A small number of open-water venues are recorded in Grant County. Named sites in Grant County include Wyalusing Beach, Penny & Myra Eckstein Municipal Swimming Pool and Platteville Family Aquatic Center. 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 Wisconsin?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Grant 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 Grant County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Platteville (11,128 residents), Lancaster (3,896 residents) and Boscobel (3,217 residents). Platteville 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 Grant County?
Grant County has a population of about 51,409. That makes it the 28th most populated of the 72 counties in Wisconsin. At 45 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Water covers 37 square miles of Grant County, 3.1% of its area. That ranks it 28th of 72 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 Platteville (11,128), Lancaster (3,896), Boscobel (3,217), Fennimore (2,759). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Grant County
- Beaches and waterfront: Wyalusing Beach
- Pools: Penny & Myra Eckstein Municipal Swimming Pool, Platteville Family Aquatic Center, Fennimore Municipal Pool, Boscobel Municipal Pool, Municipal Swimming Pool, Montfort Swimming Pool
Candidates in Grant County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Jo Daviess County, Clayton County, Dubuque County, Crawford County.
What the course costs and asks of you is the same statewide: 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 Grant County Wisconsin?
7 aquatic facilities are on record in Grant County Wisconsin:
- Wyalusing Beach (beach)
- Penny & Myra Eckstein Municipal Swimming Pool (pool)
- Platteville Family Aquatic Center (pool)
- Fennimore Municipal Pool (pool)
- Boscobel Municipal Pool (pool)
- Municipal Swimming Pool (pool)
- Montfort Swimming 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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