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Lifeguard Class in Breathitt County Kentucky
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Lifeguard Class in Breathitt County Kentucky runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Breathitt County, Kentucky at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Breathitt County, Kentucky starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days. 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
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing day of class.
- Swim test
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick brought back from 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- It covers 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 Breathitt County, Kentucky.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Breathitt County Kentucky. Breathitt County has about 12,953 residents, and its pools recruit on a local schedule rather than a national one. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. The skills transfer to any facility that hires in Breathitt County.
There is usually a date close enough that hiring is not delayed. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Breathitt 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Breathitt County in Kentucky take these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where lifeguards work in Breathitt County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Breathitt 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 Breathitt County
The nearby counties below are also within our coverage. Because the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it remains valid wherever among them you end up working.
Lifeguard class in Breathitt County Kentucky: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Breathitt County, Kentucky?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Breathitt County. The county's largest communities are Jackson, 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 Breathitt County?
The all-in price is $195.00, which includes water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Where only one element has lapsed, CPR/AED on its own is $25.00 and First Aid on its own is $19.99.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Kentucky?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Breathitt County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
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 Breathitt County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Jackson (2,128 residents). Jackson 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.
Lifeguarding in Breathitt County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 12,953 residents. That makes it the 85th most populated of the 120 counties in Kentucky. At 26 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Breathitt County holds 2.8 square miles of water, about 0.6% of the county. That ranks it 78th of 120 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 Jackson (2,128). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Breathitt County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Knott County, Lee County, Magoffin County, Owsley County.
The course itself does not vary by county: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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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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