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Lifeguard Training in Mason County, Michigan

Mason County sits on Michigan’s Lake Michigan shoreline, with the city of Ludington as its seat, home to Ludington State Park and the SS Badger, a historic car ferry that still crosses Lake Michigan each summer.
Get certified in professional lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid through a flexible, blended training program built for Mason County’s Lake Michigan beach and state park tourism.
Lifeguard Training in Mason County

Lifeguard training in Mason County, Michigan at a glance

In Mason County, Michigan 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
Swim 300 yards without stopping, tread 2 minutes with no arms, and bring a 10-lb brick up 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 Mason County, Michigan.

CMAHC-Aligned Training

The curriculum is reviewed by American Aquatics and Safety Training against current standards from the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC).
Our curriculum is designed for beach and state park-adjacent recreation programs serving Ludington, Scottville, and Custer.

Core Curriculum

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

Water Rescue & Surveillance

  • Active vs. Passive Recognition: Scan a zone to a repeatable pattern, and tell an actively struggling swimmer from a silent, unconscious one.
  • Water Entries: Choose an entry that suits the depth and the layout, then perform it at speed.
  • In-Water Stabilization: Apply in-water protocols for suspected spinal trauma without worsening the injury.

CPR & AED Training

  • High-Quality Compressions: Work to the required rate and depth, and let the chest come all the way back up.
  • AED Operation: Place the pads correctly and fold the device into the compression cycle without pausing longer than needed.
  • Rescue Breathing: Ventilate at the correct ratio, which differs between adults, children and infants.

Mason County Lifeguard Certification Requirements

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

Minimum Age

Physical Performance Test

Rescue training assumes a working level of swimming ability, and these benchmarks are how that assumption gets verified.
  • 300 continuous yards, front crawl or breaststroke or any combination of them.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs.
  • Bring up a 10-pound object from 7 to 10 feet and return it, all within 1 minute 40 seconds, and without using the ladder or pool steps to exit.

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.
  • Spotting and treating shock, heat illness and the other medical emergencies that occur poolside.

How It Works: The Path to Certification

Courses serving Mason County run on a blended model, which keeps most of the study off the calendar and away from a classroom.
  • Step 1: Finish the self-paced component covering rescue theory, CPR and AED use, and first aid.
  • Step 2: Book the in-person skills session with us and have the date confirmed.
  • 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

Arrive at the in-person session equipped with:
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Proper Swimwear

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

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Towels & Warm Layers

Two or more dry towels and a warm change of clothes, which matter more than people expect between water drills.

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Hydration & Nutrition

Water and calorie-dense snacks. The practical work is tiring and blood sugar matters by the afternoon.

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Documentation

Government or school photo identification proving your age, checked on Day 1.

Certification

Upon successful completion, students in Mason County earn a Certification from American Aquatics and Safety Training covering Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid, valid for two years.
The curriculum is checked 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 Mason County?

Ludington State Park and the county’s Lake Michigan beaches draw large seasonal crowds, and Mason County’s beach communities depend on certified lifeguards to support summer tourism.
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 Mason 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 Mason County

How long does lifeguard training take?

Total contact and study time is in the region of 25 to 27.5 hours. The blended structure means the theory is done online in advance, leaving the in-person session for practical work.
Yes. American Aquatics and Safety Training certifications follow the standards referenced by the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC).
Pack a swimsuit, towel, cap, dry clothes, drinking water and photo ID showing your age. You can wear goggles for the swimming element, though not for the object retrieval.
The prerequisites are a safety gate and cannot be waived. Miss them on day one and instructors will tell you exactly what to practise, with a transfer into a later session once you are ready.
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Enroll in a lifeguard class in Mason 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 Mason County: what to expect

There is one delivery model in Mason County: complete the coursework online, then attend a single session to be assessed in the water. Certification in Mason County requires passing the rescue, CPR/AED and First Aid components across 27.5 hours.

The format of a lifeguard course in Mason County

Self-paced online modules pair with one day in the water. The online portion is scanning, rescue theory and emergency planning. The practical portion is entries, approaches, extrications and spinal management.

Entry requirements for lifeguard courses in Mason County

Lifeguard courses in Mason 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 Mason County typically work at municipal pools, waterparks, campus aquatic centers and waterfronts across Michigan.

Cost of lifeguard certification in Mason County

$195 is the price in Mason County, inclusive of online modules, the skills assessment in person, and two years of certification. Mason County runs classes throughout the year.

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Last updated September 20, 2026

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