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Lifeguard Class in Pickens County Alabama
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Lifeguard Class in Pickens County Alabama runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Pickens County, Alabama at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Pickens 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
- $195.00 per participant is the starting price, with discounts for groups.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing day of class.
- Swim test
- Front crawl and breaststroke across 300 continuous yards, a 2 minute armless tread, and a 10-lb brick carried back from 7 to 10 feet within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- The award spans Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Pickens County, Alabama.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Pickens County Alabama. Pickens County is home to around 18,688 people, and seasonal hiring tracks that closely. At $195 the course covers the training, the assessment and the certification card.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. Candidates learn CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. About 1.0% of Pickens County is water, and that changes the mix of jobs available.
Classes run regularly, so the wait in Pickens County is usually weeks rather than months. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Pickens County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Places are available now. Demand is seasonal and capacity is limited, so book ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Across Pickens County, Alabama, employers accept the certification.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Pickens County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Pickens County yet, which is common in rural counties. Certification is still open to candidates here, and because it is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it stays valid at facilities in neighboring counties.
Counties near Pickens County
These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 2 states. Certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it stays valid if you take a job in any of them.
Lifeguard class in Pickens County Alabama: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Pickens County, Alabama?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Pickens County. The county's largest communities are Aliceville, Gordo and Reform, 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 Pickens 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.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Alabama?
Most pools ask for 15 years old on the final day of the course. Waterfront and beach roles generally want 16 or above. Because individual Pickens County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Expect a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes of legs-only treading, and a 10-pound brick recovered from between 7 and 10 feet. It is the first thing that happens in person, so be ready for the water on arrival.
Which communities in Pickens County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Aliceville (2,055 residents), Gordo (1,578 residents) and Reform (1,461 residents). Aliceville 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.
What is lifeguarding like in Pickens County?
The county is home to roughly 18,688 residents. That makes it the 47th most populated of the 67 counties in Alabama. At 21 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Roughly 1.0% of the county, 8.7 square miles, is water. That ranks it 37th 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Aliceville (2,055), Gordo (1,578), Reform (1,461), Carrollton (978). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Pickens County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Fayette County, Greene County, Lamar County, Sumter County.
The parts that do not change by county are held on their own pages: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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