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Lifeguard Training in Coos County, New Hampshire

Coos County is New Hampshire’s northernmost county, a rural, mountainous region home to Lancaster, the county seat, in the heart of the White Mountains and North Country.
Get certified in professional lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid through a flexible, blended training program that fits Coos County’s rural North Country community life.
Lifeguard Training in Coos County

Lifeguard training in Coos County, New Hampshire at a glance

Cost for Coos County, New Hampshire is $195.00. Total time is 27.5 hours, split into 7.5 online and 2 in-person days. You must be 15 and able to swim 300 yards.

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 Coos County, New Hampshire.

CMAHC-Aligned Training

American Aquatics and Safety Training keeps the syllabus aligned with current Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code standards (CMAHC).
Our curriculum is designed for the community pools and recreation programs serving Lancaster, Berlin, and the surrounding Coos County communities.

Core Curriculum

In Coos County, two disciplines make up the coursework: water rescue and surveillance, then professional resuscitation.

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: Manage suspected spinal injuries in the water, which is where handling errors do the most harm.

CPR & AED Training

  • High-Quality Compressions: Compress at the correct rate and depth, letting the chest recoil fully between each one.
  • AED Operation: Get the pads in the right place and work the unit into the cycle with minimal downtime.
  • Rescue Breathing: Rescue breathing at the ratio that matches the casualty, adult, child or infant.

Coos County Lifeguard Certification Requirements

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

Minimum Age

Physical Performance Test

These are screening standards, not fitness goals: they confirm you can work in deep water before rescue training starts.
  • Complete 300 yards without stopping, using front crawl, breaststroke, or both.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs.
  • Within 1 minute 40 seconds, retrieve a 10-pound object from 7 to 10 feet of water and swim it back, with no use of 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.
  • Spotting and treating shock, heat illness and the other medical emergencies that occur poolside.

How It Works: The Path to Certification

The Coos County programme is delivered in two halves: self-paced study first, then a single scheduled practical block.
  • Step 1: Study the online material: rescue theory, CPR and AED, and the first aid fundamentals.
  • Step 2: Reach out so we can schedule the hands-on session and confirm timings.
  • Step 3: Turn up for the practical day and clear both the physical prerequisite and the rescue skills assessment.
  • Step 4: Sit and pass the final written evaluation to finish.
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Packing Checklist for Your Skills Session

Pack the following for your skills day:
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Proper Swimwear

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

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Towels & Warm Layers

Two dry towels minimum, plus warm clothing to keep your core temperature up between 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 Coos County earn a Certification from American Aquatics and Safety Training covering Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid, valid for two years.
Course content is reviewed against the CMAHC-referenced criteria in force.
Since each organisation sets its own bar, confirm directly with your intended employer that this certification is one they accept.

Why Take Aquatic Safety Courses in Coos County?

Coos County’s mountain lakes and rivers draw outdoor recreation visitors, and the certification’s national recognition adds value throughout this rural North Country region.
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 Coos 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 Coos County

How long does lifeguard training take?

Expect around 25 to 27.5 hours across the whole course, with the classroom portion completed online ahead of the mandatory in-person skills session.
Yes, the certification follows standards referenced by the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) and is issued by American Aquatics and Safety Training.
Required: a proper swimsuit, towel, swim cap, dry change of clothing, a water bottle, and age-verifying photo identification. Goggles may be worn swimming but not during the retrieval test.
They are non-negotiable for safety. If day one does not go your way, expect precise feedback on what to work on and a transfer rather than a lost fee.
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Enroll in a lifeguard class in Coos County

$195 27.5 hours in total: online study plus a single in-person skills session. The certification lasts two years.

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

Lifeguard classes in Coos County

Classes in Coos County pair self-paced online theory with one in-person session where your rescue skills are assessed in the water. The Coos County certification covers water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid across a single 27.5-hour course.

How the course is structured in Coos County

Part one is online and covers surveillance, rescue theory and emergency action planning. Part two happens at the pool, where entries, approaches, extrications and spinal management are assessed.

Who lifeguard courses in Coos County are for

Lifeguard courses in Coos County are open to candidates aged 15 and over who can pass the prerequisite swim test. Most people who become a lifeguard in Coos County go on to work at community pools, waterparks, school and university facilities and open-water sites across New Hampshire.

What lifeguard certification in Coos County costs

Expect to pay $195 in Coos County for the online modules, the skills session and a certification valid two years from issue. Courses in Coos County are available year-round and online study starts at enrolment.

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Last updated September 20, 2026

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