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Lifeguard Class in Waukesha County Wisconsin
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Lifeguard Class in Waukesha County Wisconsin runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Waukesha County, Wisconsin at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Waukesha County, Wisconsin starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- $195.00 per participant is the starting price, with discounts for groups.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final 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
- It covers 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
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Everything needed to book a Lifeguard Class in Waukesha County Wisconsin is set out below. A county of about 412,591 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. It teaches CPR, AED, First Aid, how to watch a crowded bather load, how to respond to an emergency and how to make a rescue in the water. In Waukesha County those sites include Shallow Swimming Area and Deep Swimming Area.
Course dates come round often, so a Waukesha County candidate rarely waits long. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
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How to register for your Waukesha 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. Waukesha County employers in Wisconsin recognise these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where lifeguards work in Waukesha County
Public mapping records 10 named aquatic facilities in Waukesha County. Among the sites listed there are 3 public pools and swim clubs, 2 beaches and open-water sites, 2 water parks, 2 school and college pools and 1 community or club pool. That is a genuine mix of pool and open-water sites in Waukesha County.
Aquatic facilities in Waukesha County
- Shallow Swimming Area
- Deep Swimming Area
- Wiberg Aquatic Center
- Springs Waterpark
- Menomonee Falls North Middle School Swimming Pool
- Waukesha West High School Natatorium
- Van Male Natatorium
- Horeb Springs Pool
- Buchner Pool
- Longmeadow 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha County Wisconsin: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Waukesha County, Wisconsin?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Waukesha County. The county's largest communities are Waukesha, Brookfield and New Berlin, 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 Waukesha County?
$195.00 buys the full certification, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in a single package. Renewing just one part costs $25.00 for CPR/AED or $19.99 for First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Waukesha County?
Both. The recorded venues in Waukesha County split between pools and open water. Named sites in Waukesha County include Shallow Swimming Area, Deep Swimming Area and Wiberg 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?
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 Waukesha County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Swim 300 yards continuously, tread water 2 minutes without arms, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet, returning with it. The session opens with this, so plan to be in the water immediately.
Which communities in Waukesha County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Waukesha (70,446 residents), Brookfield (41,884 residents) and New Berlin (40,260 residents). Waukesha 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 Waukesha County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 412,591 residents. That makes it the 3rd most populated of the 72 counties in Wisconsin. At 751 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Roughly 5.3% of the county, 31 square miles, is water. That ranks it 34th 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Waukesha (70,446), Brookfield (41,884), New Berlin (40,260), Menomonee Falls (39,700). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Waukesha County
- Beaches and waterfront: Shallow Swimming Area, Deep Swimming Area
- Water parks and splash pads: Wiberg Aquatic Center, Springs Waterpark
- School: Menomonee Falls North Middle School Swimming Pool, Waukesha West High School Natatorium
- Pools: Van Male Natatorium, Horeb Springs Pool, Buchner Pool
- Private: Longmeadow Pool
Candidates in Waukesha County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Dodge County, Jefferson County, Milwaukee County, Ozaukee County.
The course itself does not vary by county: 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 Waukesha County Wisconsin?
10 aquatic facilities are on record in Waukesha County Wisconsin:
- Shallow Swimming Area (beach)
- Deep Swimming Area (beach)
- Wiberg Aquatic Center (water park)
- Springs Waterpark (water park)
- Menomonee Falls North Middle School Swimming Pool (school)
- Waukesha West High School Natatorium (school)
- Van Male Natatorium (pool)
- Horeb Springs Pool (pool)
- Buchner Pool (pool)
- Longmeadow Pool (private club)
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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