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Lifeguard Training in Montgomery County, Illinois

Montgomery County is in South-Central Illinois along the Route 66 corridor, with Hillsboro as its county seat. The county is home to Coffeen Lake, a reservoir popular for fishing and boating.
Get certified in professional lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid through a flexible, blended training program built for Montgomery County’s lake and pool communities.
Lifeguard Training in Montgomery County

Lifeguard training in Montgomery County, Illinois at a glance

In Montgomery County, Illinois the course is $195.00 and runs 27.5 hours (7.5 online, 2 days in person). Entry requires age 15 and a 300 yard swim.

Cost
$195.00 per participant, group discounts available.
Length
7.5 hours online plus 2 days in person (27.5 hours total).
Minimum age
15 by the last day of class.
Swim test
A continuous 300 yard swim, a 2 minute tread without arms, and a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 ft inside 1:40.
Certifications
Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid.
Valid for
Two years. Recertification is 10 hours in person.
Format
Blended, online at your own pace, then an in-person skills session available on request in Montgomery County, Illinois.

CMAHC-Aligned Training

Curriculum review at American Aquatics and Safety Training tracks the current standards of the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC).
Our curriculum is designed for public and private aquatic facilities serving Hillsboro, Litchfield, and Nokomis.

Core Curriculum

In Montgomery County, coursework divides between water rescue and surveillance on one hand and professional resuscitation on the other.

Water Rescue & Surveillance

  • Active vs. Passive Recognition: Cover your zone to a set pattern and distinguish active distress from passive drowning.
  • Water Entries: Drill fast entries matched to varying pool depths and facility shapes.
  • In-Water Stabilization: Hold and protect casualties with possible head, neck or back damage until extrication is safe.

CPR & AED Training

  • High-Quality Compressions: Compress at the correct rate and depth, letting the chest recoil fully between each one.
  • AED Operation: Site the pads properly and keep interruptions to compressions as short as the device allows.
  • Rescue Breathing: Ventilate at the correct ratio, which differs between adults, children and infants.

Montgomery County Lifeguard Certification Requirements

To enroll in Montgomery County, candidates must meet the following age and physical performance requirements.

Minimum Age

Physical Performance Test

Each of these confirms a specific capability, stamina, comfort at depth and control without the use of arms, ahead of the practical syllabus.
  • 300 continuous yards, front crawl or breaststroke or any combination of them.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs.
  • Recover a 10-pound object lying at 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute 40 seconds, then carry it back through the water without touching a ladder or the steps.

Skills You'll Master

The curriculum is organized into three core disciplines: water rescue, resuscitation, and first aid.

Water Rescue Techniques & Surveillance

  • Reaching and throwing assists using rescue equipment.
  • Active and passive drowning victim rescues.
  • Multiple-victim response prioritization.
  • Submerged victim recovery in shallow and deep water.

CPR / AED for Professional Responders

  • Adult, child, and infant CPR technique.
  • Two-rescuer CPR coordination.
  • AED use on adult, child, and infant victims.
  • Choking and airway obstruction response.

Advanced First Aid & Medical Emergencies

  • Bleeding control and wound care.
  • Identifying shock and heat illness early, and responding to other medical emergencies.

How It Works: The Path to Certification

Montgomery County candidates work through the coursework online and reserve their diary only for the in-person session.
  • Step 1: Work through the online modules on rescue theory, CPR and AED, and first aid basics.
  • Step 2: Get in touch to book the practical session and confirm a date.
  • Step 3: Complete the in-person day, clearing the physical gate and the rescue skills test.
  • Step 4: Sit and pass the final written evaluation to finish.
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Packing Checklist for Your Skills Session

For the skills clinic, bring:
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Proper Swimwear

A functional, athletic-style swimsuit designed for rigorous physical activity.

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Towels & Warm Layers

A minimum of two dry towels and warm layers, to stay at temperature during the gaps between drills.

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Hydration & Nutrition

Bring a reusable bottle and substantial snacks to keep energy up through the physical training.

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Documentation

Age-verifying photo ID, government or school issued, presented on Day 1.

Certification

Upon successful completion, students in Montgomery County earn a Certification from American Aquatics and Safety Training covering Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid, valid for two years.
The syllabus is measured against current CMAHC-referenced criteria.
What an employer accepts varies by organisation and by region. Confirm with yours before assuming this certification covers their requirement.

Why Take Aquatic Safety Courses in Montgomery County?

Coffeen Lake and the community pools in Hillsboro and Litchfield draw local swimmers each season, creating a need for trained lifeguards across Montgomery County.
Throughout the course, you’ll receive hands-on instruction in:
  • Injury prevention and facility safety
  • Patron surveillance techniques
  • Water rescue skills
  • Victim assessment
  • First aid
  • CPR/AED

Career Opportunities

A lifeguard certification can open the door to rewarding employment opportunities in Montgomery County and beyond.
  • Pool and waterpark lifeguard positions
  • Resort and hotel aquatics staff
  • Community and recreation center supervision
  • Camp and school aquatics programs
  • Aquatics facility management

Frequently Asked Questions About Lifeguard Training in Montgomery County

How long does lifeguard training take?

Budget roughly 25 to 27.5 hours in total. Because the format is blended, the classroom share is completed online and only the skills session needs to be attended in person.
Yes. American Aquatics and Safety Training certifications follow the standards referenced by the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC).
The list: swimsuit, towel, swim cap, dry clothes, water, and photo identification showing your date of birth. Goggles are allowed while swimming but not during the brick retrieval.
Not clearing them on the first day is common. You will get specific feedback on the element that failed, and scheduling is flexible enough to move you to a future date.
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Enroll in a lifeguard class in Montgomery County

$195 Expect 27.5 hours: online coursework plus one skills session in person. The resulting certification is valid for two years.

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Our training partner American Aquatics & Safety Training schedules and runs the classes.

Lifeguard classes in Montgomery County: what to expect

The format in Montgomery County does not vary: online modules, then one practical session assessed in the water. Montgomery County certification is issued after the rescue, CPR/AED and First Aid components are passed, totalling 27.5 hours.

The format of a lifeguard course in Montgomery County

The structure is online study at your own pace plus a single practical day. Scanning, rescue theory and emergency planning are handled online; entries, approaches, extrications and spinal management are handled in the pool.

Entry requirements for lifeguard courses in Montgomery County

Lifeguard courses in Montgomery County require candidates to be at least 15 by the last day of class and to complete the swim test. Those who become a lifeguard in Montgomery County typically work at municipal pools, waterparks, campus aquatic centers and waterfronts across Illinois.

Cost of lifeguard certification in Montgomery County

Expect $195 for a Montgomery County course, which includes the online modules, the practical skills assessment and a two year certification. Montgomery County schedules classes across the whole year.

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Last updated September 20, 2026

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