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Lifeguard Class in Green Lake County Wisconsin
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Lifeguard Class in Green Lake County Wisconsin runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Green Lake County, Wisconsin at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Green Lake County, Wisconsin starts at $195.00 and takes Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person. 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
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person.
- 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
- 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
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Green Lake County, Wisconsin.
The Lifeguard Class in Green Lake County Wisconsin is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. A county of about 19,344 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
It is built for people who need to be working within weeks rather than months. Training covers CPR, AED use, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. Open water covers 31 square miles of the county, which shapes where guards end up working.
Course dates come round often, so a Green Lake County candidate rarely waits long. Online registration is all that is needed, along with a swimsuit and a towel on the day.
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How to register for your Green Lake 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 Green Lake County in Wisconsin take these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where lifeguards work in Green Lake County
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Green Lake County. Among the sites listed there are 1 guarded beach or open-water site. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Green Lake County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Green Lake County
- Friendship Beach
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Green Lake County
We cover the adjacent counties shown here too. Because certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, moving between them does not affect its validity.
Lifeguard class in Green Lake County Wisconsin: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Green Lake County, Wisconsin?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Green Lake County. The county's largest communities are Berlin, Markesan and Princeton, 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 Green Lake 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 Green Lake County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Green Lake County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Green Lake County include Friendship 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 Wisconsin?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Green Lake County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
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 Green Lake County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Berlin (5,521 residents), Markesan (1,375 residents) and Princeton (1,262 residents). Berlin 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.
Lifeguarding in Green Lake County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 19,344 residents. That makes it the 55th most populated of the 72 counties in Wisconsin. At 55 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 31 square miles of Green Lake County, 8.1% of its area. That ranks it 35th of 72 in the state for water area. Open water at that scale usually means waterfront and beach postings alongside pool work, and waterfront guarding is assessed differently from pool guarding.
The largest communities here are Berlin (5,521), Markesan (1,375), Princeton (1,262), Green Lake (1,024). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Green Lake County
- Beaches and waterfront: Friendship Beach
Candidates in Green Lake County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Columbia County, Dodge County, Fond du Lac County, Marquette 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 Green Lake County Wisconsin?
One aquatic facility is on record in Green Lake County Wisconsin:
- Friendship Beach (beach)
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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