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Lifeguard Class in Winnebago County Wisconsin
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Lifeguard Class in Winnebago County Wisconsin runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Winnebago County, Wisconsin at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Winnebago 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
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last day of class.
- 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
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from issue, after which recertification requires 10 hours in person.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
If you want to guard in Winnebago County this year, the Lifeguard Class in Winnebago County Wisconsin is where it starts. Population in Winnebago County sits near 171,735. The course costs $195 and finishes with a lifeguard certification card.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. Locally that means sites such as Old Pulley Lane Swimming Pool and Washington Park SplashPad.
Dates are held often enough that most candidates in Winnebago County are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Winnebago County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration is open. Seasonal demand fills places quickly, so book while dates remain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
They do. Winnebago County employers in Wisconsin recognise these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Winnebago County?
Public mapping records 8 named aquatic facilities in Winnebago County. Among the sites listed there are 6 water parks, 1 public pool and 1 community or club pool. Every recorded site in Winnebago County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Winnebago County
- Old Pulley Lane Swimming Pool
- Washington Park SplashPad
- Shattuck Park Splashpad
- Neenah City Pool
- Menasha Pool
- Splashpad
- Pollock Community Water Park
- Havenwood Swimming 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 Winnebago 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 Winnebago County Wisconsin: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Winnebago County, Wisconsin?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Winnebago County. The county's largest communities are Oshkosh, Neenah and Fox Crossing, 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 Winnebago 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 Winnebago County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Winnebago County. Named sites in Winnebago County include Old Pulley Lane Swimming Pool, Washington Park SplashPad and Shattuck Park Splashpad. 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?
For pool work the common requirement is age 15 by the course end date, rising to 16 or older for waterfront and beach positions. Employers in Winnebago County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
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 Winnebago County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Oshkosh (66,184 residents), Neenah (27,453 residents) and Fox Crossing (18,947 residents). Oshkosh 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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What is lifeguarding like in Winnebago County?
About 171,735 people live in Winnebago County. That makes it the 7th most populated of the 72 counties in Wisconsin. At 395 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Winnebago County holds 144 square miles of water, about 25% of the county. That ranks it 16th 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 Oshkosh (66,184), Neenah (27,453), Fox Crossing (18,947), Menasha (15,178). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Winnebago County
- Water parks and splash pads: Old Pulley Lane Swimming Pool, Washington Park SplashPad, Shattuck Park Splashpad, Neenah City Pool, Menasha Pool, Splashpad
- Pools: Pollock Community Water Park
- Private: Havenwood Swimming Pool
Candidates in Winnebago County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Calumet County, Fond du Lac County, Green Lake County, Outagamie County.
Cost, prerequisites and course format are the same in every county, so they are kept in one place: 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 Winnebago County Wisconsin?
8 aquatic facilities are on record in Winnebago County Wisconsin:
- Old Pulley Lane Swimming Pool (water park)
- Washington Park SplashPad (water park)
- Shattuck Park Splashpad (water park)
- Neenah City Pool (water park)
- Menasha Pool (water park)
- Splashpad (water park)
- Pollock Community Water Park (pool)
- Havenwood Swimming 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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