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Lifeguard Class in Morgan County Alabama
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Lifeguard Class in Morgan County Alabama runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Morgan County, Alabama at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Morgan County, Alabama starts at $195.00 and takes The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final day of class.
- Swim test
- Swim 300 continuous yards (front crawl and breaststroke), tread 2 minutes using legs only, then retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet and swim it back inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Morgan County, Alabama.
The Lifeguard Class in Morgan County Alabama is the same course whether you plan to work at a pool, a camp or a waterfront. Decatur is the largest community in the county and the usual starting point for candidates. The price is $195 and includes the certification, not just the classroom time.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. Candidates learn CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. With 3.2% of Morgan County under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
Most people book a date in Morgan County and are working not long after. Reserve a place online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Morgan County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
You can register now. Seasonal demand clears places fast, so secure yours early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Morgan County, Alabama.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Morgan County?
Public mapping records 3 named aquatic facilities in Morgan County. Among the sites listed there are 2 public pools and swim clubs and 1 water park. Every recorded site in Morgan County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Morgan County
- Point Mallard Water Park
- Hartselle Aquatic Center
- Point Mallard Wave Pool
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Morgan County
We cover the adjacent counties shown here too. Because certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, moving between them does not affect its validity.
Lifeguard class in Morgan County Alabama: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Morgan County, Alabama?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Morgan County. The county's largest communities are Decatur, Hartselle and Priceville, and most candidates travel from those areas for the in-water portion. Coursework is completed online first, then the rescue skills, CPR/AED and First Aid sessions are done in person with an instructor.
How much does lifeguard certification cost in Morgan County?
The complete certification is $195.00 and bundles water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid together. If you only need one component renewed, CPR/AED alone is $25.00 and First Aid alone is $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Morgan County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Morgan County. Named sites in Morgan County include Point Mallard Water Park, Hartselle Aquatic Center and Point Mallard Wave Pool. Whether a certification is accepted for waterfront or surf positions depends on the employer and, in some states, on state rules, so check the posting before you apply. Surf beaches often run their own qualifying test.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Alabama?
For pool work the common requirement is age 15 by the course end date, rising to 16 or older for waterfront and beach positions. Employers in Morgan County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Three elements: a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes treading with legs only, and recovering a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet and bringing it back. This happens at the very start of the in-person session, so come ready to swim.
Which communities in Morgan County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Decatur (58,256 residents), Hartselle (15,875 residents) and Priceville (3,800 residents). Decatur is the largest community in the county, and certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it stays valid if you take a job in a neighboring county or another state.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
What is lifeguarding like in Morgan County?
The county is home to roughly 125,133 residents. That makes it the 9th most populated of the 67 counties in Alabama. At 216 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Roughly 3.2% of the county, 19 square miles, is water. That ranks it 19th of 67 in the state for water area. With water that limited, almost all guarding here is pool based, which is the setting the standard certification covers.
The largest communities here are Decatur (58,256), Hartselle (15,875), Priceville (3,800), Trinity (2,565). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Morgan County
- Water parks and splash pads: Point Mallard Water Park
- Pools: Hartselle Aquatic Center, Point Mallard Wave Pool
Candidates in Morgan County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Cullman County, Lawrence County, Limestone County, Madison County.
What the course costs and asks of you is the same statewide: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Morgan County Alabama?
3 aquatic facilities are on record in Morgan County Alabama:
- Point Mallard Water Park (water park)
- Hartselle Aquatic Center (pool)
- Point Mallard Wave Pool (pool)
Facilities are listed to show the kind of aquatic sites operating locally. Listing does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement by, the operator.
Reviewed by Jackie Stern, Lifeguard Instructor, Firefighter and EMT. Jackie Stern has taught lifeguarding for more than 20 years and works as a firefighter, EMT and swim instructor. She reviews course content, prerequisites and rescue standards against current certification requirements.
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