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Lifeguard Training in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Ozaukee County, located along the Lake Michigan shoreline near Port Washington and Cedarburg, offers residents lifeguard and water safety certification training. Courses prepare participants to work at community pools and lakefront recreation areas throughout the county.
Both in-person and blended learning formats are available, combining online coursework with hands-on skills sessions to accommodate teens, aquatics staff, and working adults. This flexibility helps candidates fit certification around school, work, or summer schedules.
Lifeguard Training in Ozaukee County

Lifeguard training in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin at a glance

In Ozaukee County, Wisconsin 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 Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.

CMAHC-Aligned Training

American Aquatics and Safety Training keeps the syllabus aligned with current Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code standards (CMAHC).
Certification is issued under current aquatic safety standards, though acceptance varies by employer and facility.

Core Curriculum

In Ozaukee County, the coursework splits into two disciplines, water rescue and surveillance, and professional resuscitation.

Water Rescue & Surveillance

  • Active vs. Passive Recognition: Work a systematic scan and recognise both the active struggle and the passive, unconscious casualty.
  • Water Entries: Practise entries appropriate to shallow and deep water and to different deck configurations.
  • In-Water Stabilization: Stabilise and protect a casualty with suspected head, neck or back injury while still in the water.

CPR & AED Training

  • High-Quality Compressions: Rate and depth to standard, with complete chest recoil every time.
  • AED Operation: Accurate pad placement, and a shock delivered inside the cycle rather than instead of it.
  • Rescue Breathing: Deliver rescue breaths at the right ratio for adult, child and infant casualties.

Ozaukee County Lifeguard Certification Requirements

To enroll in Ozaukee 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.
  • Swim 300 yards unbroken, choosing front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination.
  • 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.
  • Identifying shock and heat illness early, and responding to other medical emergencies.

How It Works: The Path to Certification

Ozaukee 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: Complete certification by passing the final written assessment.
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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

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

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Documentation

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

Certification

Upon successful completion, students in Ozaukee 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.
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 Ozaukee County?

Ozaukee County’s Lake Michigan shoreline and community pools create consistent seasonal demand for certified lifeguards. Training provides meaningful job opportunities while equipping residents with rescue and CPR skills that benefit the wider community.
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 Ozaukee 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 Ozaukee 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. Standards referenced by the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) underpin the American Aquatics and Safety Training certification.
You need a proper swimsuit, towel, swim cap, a dry change of clothing, a water bottle and photo ID confirming your age. Goggles may be worn during the swim, though not for the retrieval test.
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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$195 Total 27.5 hours, delivered as online modules and one in-person skills day. Certification is valid for two years.

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Lifeguard classes in Ozaukee County

The Ozaukee County route is online study on your own schedule, then a practical session in the pool. Certification in Ozaukee County spans water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in one 27.5-hour course.

How the course is structured in Ozaukee County

Delivery splits in two. Online you cover surveillance, rescue theory and emergency action planning; in person you are assessed on entries, approaches, extrications and spinal management.

Who lifeguard courses in Ozaukee County are for

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

What lifeguard certification in Ozaukee County costs

Ozaukee County is priced at $195, covering online modules, the in-person skills session and a certification valid two years from issue. Ozaukee County schedules classes year-round and online access begins at enrolment.

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Last updated September 20, 2026

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