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Lifeguard Class in Lee County Kentucky
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Lifeguard Class in Lee County Kentucky runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Lee County, Kentucky at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Lee 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
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- 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
- The award spans Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from the date issued. Renewing means 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Lee County, Kentucky.
The Lifeguard Class in Lee County Kentucky is the same course whether you plan to work at a pool, a camp or a waterfront. Much of the demand sits in and around Beattyville. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. Training covers CPR, AED use, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. Every guarding post in Lee County rests on that same set of skills.
Course dates come round often, so a Lee County candidate rarely waits long. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
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How to register for your Lee County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration is open. Seasonal demand fills places quickly, so book while dates remain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
It is accepted. Employers around Lee County in Kentucky take these certifications.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where do lifeguards work in Lee County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County Kentucky: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Lee County, Kentucky?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Lee County. The county's largest communities are Beattyville, 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 Lee 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 Kentucky?
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 Lee 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 Lee County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Beattyville (2,148 residents). Beattyville 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 Lee County?
Lee County has a population of about 7,293. That makes it the 111th most populated of the 120 counties in Kentucky. At 35 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 2.4 square miles of Lee County, 1.1% of its area. That ranks it 93rd 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 Beattyville (2,148). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Lee County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Breathitt County, Estill County, Jackson 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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