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Lifeguard Class in Kenosha County Wisconsin
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Lifeguard Class in Kenosha County Wisconsin runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Kenosha County, Wisconsin at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Kenosha 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
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing day of class.
- 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
- Three components: 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
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
If you want to guard in Kenosha County this year, the Lifeguard Class in Kenosha County Wisconsin is where it starts. Kenosha County has about 167,488 residents, and its pools recruit on a local schedule rather than a national one. The course costs $195 and finishes with a lifeguard certification card.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. You are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid, patron surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue technique. Kenosha County holds 482 square miles of water, so waterfront postings sit alongside pool work here.
There is usually a date close enough that hiring is not delayed. Reserve a place online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Kenosha 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.
They do. Kenosha County employers in Wisconsin recognise these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where lifeguards work in Kenosha County
Public mapping records 4 named aquatic facilities in Kenosha County. Among the sites listed there are 3 beaches and open-water sites and 1 public pool. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Kenosha County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Kenosha County
- twin lakes park beach
- Alford Park Beach
- Silver Lake Beach
- Anderson Park 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 Kenosha 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 Kenosha County Wisconsin: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Kenosha County, Wisconsin?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Kenosha County. The county's largest communities are Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie and Salem Lakes, 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 Kenosha 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 Kenosha County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Kenosha County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Kenosha County include twin lakes park beach, Alford Park Beach and Silver Lake 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?
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 Kenosha County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
What swim test do I have to pass?
You will swim 300 yards without stopping, tread for 2 minutes using legs alone, and bring a 10-pound brick back from 7 to 10 feet of water. Because it opens the in-person session, turn up prepared to get straight in.
Which communities in Kenosha County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Kenosha (98,211 residents), Pleasant Prairie (21,818 residents) and Salem Lakes (14,367 residents). Kenosha 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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Lifeguarding in Kenosha County: the local picture
Kenosha County has a population of about 167,488. That makes it the 8th most populated of the 72 counties in Wisconsin. At 616 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Roughly 64% of the county, 482 square miles, is water. That ranks it 9th 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Kenosha (98,211), Pleasant Prairie (21,818), Salem Lakes (14,367), Somers (8,140). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Kenosha County
- Beaches and waterfront: twin lakes park beach, Alford Park Beach, Silver Lake Beach
- Pools: Anderson Park Pool
Candidates in Kenosha County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Lake County, McHenry County, Allegan County, Racine County.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Kenosha County Wisconsin?
4 aquatic facilities are on record in Kenosha County Wisconsin:
- twin lakes park beach (beach)
- Alford Park Beach (beach)
- Silver Lake Beach (beach)
- Anderson Park 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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