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Clearfield County is located in north-central Pennsylvania, with the borough of Clearfield as its county seat. The county is heavily forested and rural, shaped by the West Branch Susquehanna River and a history rooted in the timber and coal industries.
Get certified in professional lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid through a flexible, blended training program built for Clearfield County’s rural communities.
Lifeguard training in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania at a glance
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania: $195.00, 27.5 hours in total (7.5 online plus 2 days in person), minimum 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 Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
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 community and seasonal aquatic facilities serving Clearfield, DuBois, and Philipsburg.
Core Curriculum
In Clearfield County, the material covers two disciplines, water rescue and surveillance, and professional resuscitation.
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: Practise entries appropriate to shallow and deep water and to different deck configurations.
- In-Water Stabilization: Hold and protect casualties with possible head, neck or back damage until extrication is safe.
CPR & AED Training
- High-Quality Compressions: Correct compression rate, correct depth, and a full release between compressions.
- 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.
Clearfield County Lifeguard Certification Requirements
To enroll in Clearfield County, candidates must meet the following age and physical performance requirements.
Minimum Age
- 15 years or older for pool/waterpark certification.
- 16 years or older for waterfront/beach certification.
Physical Performance Test
Rescue training assumes a working level of swimming ability, and these benchmarks are how that assumption gets verified.
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl, breaststroke, or a mix of the two.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs.
- A 10-pound object sits at 7 to 10 feet. Retrieve it and swim it back inside 1 minute 40 seconds, avoiding the ladder and the pool 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
Clearfield County candidates work through the coursework online and reserve their diary only for the in-person session.
- Step 1: Study the online material: rescue theory, CPR and AED, and the first aid fundamentals.
- Step 2: Contact us to reserve your in-person skills day and lock in the schedule.
- Step 3: Attend in person, pass the water prerequisite, then pass the rescue skills evaluation.
- Step 4: Sit and pass the final written evaluation to finish.
Packing Checklist for Your Skills Session
Pack the following for your skills day:
Proper Swimwear
A functional, athletic-style swimsuit designed for rigorous physical activity.
Towels & Warm Layers
Bring at least two towels and something warm to change into, because you will cool down fast between drills.
Hydration & Nutrition
A water bottle you can refill, plus high-energy snacks for the demanding practical sessions.
Documentation
Valid photo identification from a government or school source, verifying age at Day 1 registration.
Certification
Upon successful completion, students in Clearfield 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.
Employers and regions apply different rules, so verify with the facility you want to work at that this certification meets what they ask for.
Why Take Aquatic Safety Courses in Clearfield County?
Clearfield County doesn’t have a large aquatics complex, so our program focuses on giving candidates a portable two-year credential that’s valued at pools, camps, and recreational facilities throughout the 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 Clearfield 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
Positions on beaches, oceans and waterfronts frequently call for open-water or waterfront rescue training that a standard pool certification does not include.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lifeguard Training in Clearfield 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.
Where is this certification accepted?
Yes. Standards referenced by the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) underpin the American Aquatics and Safety Training certification.
What should I bring to my in-person skills session?
Arrive with a swimsuit, towel, cap, a dry change of clothes, drinking water and age-verifying photo ID. Note that goggles are fine for the swim portion and not permitted for the object retrieval.
What happens if I don't pass the physical prerequisites?
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 Clearfield County
$195 27.5 hours overall, combining self-paced online work with one in-person session. Certification runs two years.
Scheduling and delivery are handled by our training partner, American Aquatics & Safety Training.
Lifeguard classes in Clearfield County and how they work
Booking a lifeguard class in Clearfield County means completing the online portion first and then attending a scheduled skills session in person. Lifeguard certification in Clearfield County bundles water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid into one 27.5-hour program.
What a lifeguard course in Clearfield County covers
The syllabus teaches surveillance and scanning, rescue technique, emergency action planning, and the CPR/AED and First Aid skills a professional rescuer is expected to perform. The in-person session is where each skill is signed off.
Prerequisites for lifeguard courses in Clearfield County
Lifeguard courses in Clearfield County are open to anyone aged 15 or over who can pass the swim test. People who become a lifeguard in Clearfield County find work at community pools, waterparks, schools and universities, and supervised open water across Pennsylvania.
How much lifeguard certification in Clearfield County costs
Lifeguard training in Clearfield County is priced at $195 and includes every part of the course, online modules, the in-person skills session and two-year certification. Lifeguard certification classes in Clearfield County are available year-round.
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Last updated September 20, 2026