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Lifeguard Class in Waushara County Wisconsin
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Lifeguard Class in Waushara County Wisconsin runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Waushara County, Wisconsin at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Waushara County, Wisconsin starts at $195.00 and takes The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person. 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
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- 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
- Lifeguarding, CPR and 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
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
People searching for a Lifeguard Class in Waushara County Wisconsin are usually a few weeks away from being able to work, not a few months. A county of about 24,934 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. Training covers CPR, AED use, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. With 1.8% of Waushara County under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
Be ready for the swim screen, which asks for 300 yards continuously, and the rest follows in class. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Waushara 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.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Waushara County, Wisconsin.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Waushara County
Public mapping records 3 named aquatic facilities in Waushara County. Among the sites listed there are 2 water parks and 1 guarded beach or open-water site. That is a genuine mix of pool and open-water sites in Waushara County.
Aquatic facilities in Waushara County
- Chippy's Sports Beach
- Chippy's Water Park & Tiki Bar
- Chippy's Water Park
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Waushara County
Listed below are the closest counties we also cover. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so a job in any of them is still covered.
Lifeguard class in Waushara County Wisconsin: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Waushara County, Wisconsin?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Waushara County. The county's largest communities are Wautoma, Redgranite and Plainfield, 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 Waushara 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 Waushara County?
Both. The recorded venues in Waushara County split between pools and open water. Named sites in Waushara County include Chippy's Sports Beach, Chippy's Water Park & Tiki Bar and Chippy's Water Park. 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?
Pool employers generally want candidates to be 15 by the final day of the course, while waterfront and beach roles usually start at 16. Some employers in Waushara County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
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 Waushara County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Wautoma (2,220 residents), Redgranite (2,021 residents) and Plainfield (923 residents). Wautoma 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 Waushara County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 24,934 residents. That makes it the 47th most populated of the 72 counties in Wisconsin. At 40 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Waushara County holds 11 square miles of water, about 1.8% of the county. That ranks it 57th 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 Wautoma (2,220), Redgranite (2,021), Plainfield (923), Wild Rose (792). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Waushara County
- Beaches and waterfront: Chippy's Sports Beach
- Water parks and splash pads: Chippy's Water Park & Tiki Bar, Chippy's Water Park
Candidates in Waushara County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Green Lake County, Marquette County, Portage County, Waupaca County.
For the parts that are identical wherever you train: 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 Waushara County Wisconsin?
3 aquatic facilities are on record in Waushara County Wisconsin:
- Chippy's Sports Beach (beach)
- Chippy's Water Park & Tiki Bar (water park)
- Chippy's Water Park (water park)
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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