Mon - Sat: 8:30-18:00
Lifeguard Class in Hopkins County Kentucky
Last updated
Lifeguard Class in Hopkins County Kentucky runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Hopkins County, Kentucky involve?
Lifeguard certification in Hopkins County, Kentucky starts at $195.00 and takes Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site. 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
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last 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
- 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
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Hopkins County, Kentucky.
The Lifeguard Class in Hopkins County Kentucky is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. Madisonville accounts for a large share of the guarding work in Hopkins County. At $195 the course covers the training, the assessment and the certification 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. With 2.2% of Hopkins 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 Hopkins County are certified within a few weeks of enquiring. Reserve a place online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel.
Locations for Lifeguard classes in Kentucky
- Lifeguard classes in Breckinridge County
- Lifeguard classes in Edmonson County
- Lifeguard classes in Harlan County
- Lifeguard classes in Henderson County
- Lifeguard classes in Henry County
- Lifeguard classes in Hickman County
- Lifeguard classes in Jackson County
- Lifeguard classes in Jefferson County
- Lifeguard classes in Lee County
- Lifeguard classes in Meade County
- Lifeguard classes in Webster County
- See all 120 counties in Kentucky
Training Photo Gallery
How to register for your Hopkins County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration has opened. Because demand peaks seasonally, seats tend to go quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Across Hopkins County, Kentucky, employers accept the certification.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where do lifeguards work in Hopkins County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Hopkins 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 Hopkins 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 Hopkins County Kentucky: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Hopkins County, Kentucky?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Hopkins County. The county's largest communities are Madisonville, Dawson Springs and Earlington, 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 Hopkins 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 Hopkins County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
The test is 300 yards unbroken, a 2 minute legs-only tread, and a 10-pound brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned. It runs first thing in the in-person session, so arrive changed and ready.
Which communities in Hopkins County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Madisonville (19,355 residents), Dawson Springs (2,211 residents) and Earlington (1,249 residents). Madisonville 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 Hopkins County?
The county is home to roughly 44,929 residents. That makes it the 24th most populated of the 120 counties in Kentucky. At 83 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Water covers 12 square miles of Hopkins County, 2.2% of its area. That ranks it 20th 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.
The largest communities here are Madisonville (19,355), Dawson Springs (2,211), Earlington (1,249), Nortonville (977). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Hopkins County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Caldwell County, Christian County, McLean County, Muhlenberg County.
Cost, prerequisites and course format are the same in every county, so they are kept in one place: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
What students say
4.8 out of 5 ★★★★½ from 336 verified students who completed a course with us.
- ★★★★★
Maybe add the choking notes to the informative doc
Gary K., June 2021 - ★★★★★
It was a really fun course
Charlotte P., June 2021 - ★★★★★
Make all times completely set
Geetika C., June 2021 - ★★★★★
Make sure to pay attention and study
Makenzie M., June 2021 - ★★★★★
Hard but effective and a challenge
Gianna B., June 2021 - ★★★★★
Easy and short.
Hugh O., June 2021
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.
About Us
We are a nonprofit that trains and certifies in Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding, Junior Lifeguarding, Shallow Pool Lifeguarding, Sexual Harassment Training, CPR/AED, CPR for Lifeguards, First Aid Emergency Oxygen, and swimming lessons.
© Copyright American Aquatics and Safety Training. All Rights Reserved