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Lifeguard Class in Pierce County Wisconsin
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Lifeguard Class in Pierce County Wisconsin runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Pierce County, Wisconsin at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Pierce County, Wisconsin starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training. 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
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last 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 plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus 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 Pierce County, Wisconsin.
The Lifeguard Class in Pierce County Wisconsin is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. Candidates typically travel in from River Falls and nearby. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
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. Klaas Jonas Community Pool and River Falls City Pool are among the aquatic sites recorded in the county.
Course dates come round often, so a Pierce County candidate rarely waits long. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Pierce 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, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Pierce County, Wisconsin.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where do lifeguards work in Pierce County?
Public mapping records 3 named aquatic facilities in Pierce County. Among the sites listed there are 3 public pools and swim clubs. Every recorded site in Pierce County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Pierce County
- Klaas Jonas Community Pool
- River Falls City Pool
- Syverson 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 Pierce County
These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 2 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 Pierce County Wisconsin: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Pierce County, Wisconsin?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Pierce County. The county's largest communities are River Falls, Prescott and Ellsworth, 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 Pierce 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 Pierce County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Pierce County. Named sites in Pierce County include Klaas Jonas Community Pool, River Falls City Pool and Syverson 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 Wisconsin?
Most pools ask for 15 years old on the final day of the course. Waterfront and beach roles generally want 16 or above. Because individual Pierce County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
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 Pierce County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from River Falls (12,999 residents), Prescott (4,485 residents) and Ellsworth (3,298 residents). River Falls 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 Pierce County?
The county is home to roughly 43,026 residents. That makes it the 35th most populated of the 72 counties in Wisconsin. At 75 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Roughly 3.2% of the county, 19 square miles, is water. That ranks it 46th 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.
Work tends to concentrate in River Falls (12,999), Prescott (4,485), Ellsworth (3,298), Spring Valley (1,406). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Pierce County
- Pools: Klaas Jonas Community Pool, River Falls City Pool, Syverson Pool
Candidates in Pierce County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Dakota County, Goodhue County, Washington County, Dunn 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 Pierce County Wisconsin?
3 aquatic facilities are on record in Pierce County Wisconsin:
- Klaas Jonas Community Pool (pool)
- River Falls City Pool (pool)
- Syverson 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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