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Lifeguard Class in Levy County Florida
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Lifeguard Class in Levy County Florida runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Levy County, Florida involve?
Lifeguard certification in Levy County, Florida 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
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- 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
- Three components: Lifeguarding, CPR/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
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Levy County, Florida.
The Lifeguard Class in Levy County Florida on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. With roughly 46,545 people in Levy County, the number of guarding posts is set by how many facilities open each season. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
The same certification covers a summer at a camp pool and a full year at a fitness centre. Training covers CPR, AED use, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. With 30% of Levy County under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
Dates are held often enough that most candidates in Levy County are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Levy 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.
They do. Levy County employers in Florida recognise these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Levy County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Levy County. Among the sites listed there are 1 guarded beach or open-water site. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Levy County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Levy County
- City Beach
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Levy County
Listed below are the closest counties we also cover. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so a job in any of them is still covered.
Lifeguard class in Levy County Florida: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Levy County, Florida?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Levy County. The county's largest communities are Williston, Chiefland and Inglis, 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 Levy County?
Full certification costs $195.00, packaging water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Component renewals are cheaper: $25.00 for standalone CPR/AED, $19.99 for standalone First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Levy County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Levy County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Levy County include City Beach. 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 Florida?
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 Levy County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Swim 300 yards continuously, tread water 2 minutes without arms, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet, returning with it. The session opens with this, so plan to be in the water immediately.
Which communities in Levy County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Williston (3,201 residents), Chiefland (2,420 residents) and Inglis (1,599 residents). Williston 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 Levy County?
About 46,545 people live in Levy County. That makes it the 43rd most populated of the 67 counties in Florida. At 42 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Levy County holds 473 square miles of water, about 30% of the county. That ranks it 9th of 67 in the state for water area. Open water at that scale usually means waterfront and beach postings alongside pool work, and waterfront guarding is assessed differently from pool guarding.
Work tends to concentrate in Williston (3,201), Chiefland (2,420), Inglis (1,599), Bronson (1,235). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Levy County
- Beaches and waterfront: City Beach
Candidates in Levy County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Alachua County, Citrus County, Dixie County, Gilchrist County.
Price, entry requirements and format are county independent and live here: 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 Levy County Florida?
One aquatic facility is on record in Levy County Florida:
- City Beach (beach)
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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