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Lifeguard Class in Durham County North Carolina
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Lifeguard Class in Durham County North Carolina runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Durham County, North Carolina at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Durham County, North Carolina 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
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing day of class.
- Swim test
- The prerequisites are 300 yards continuous in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned in under 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
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Durham County, North Carolina.
Booking a Lifeguard Class in Durham County North Carolina takes a few minutes once you know what the course asks of you. Durham County is home to around 336,892 people, and seasonal hiring tracks that closely. $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. With 3.5% of Durham County under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
Classes run regularly, so the wait in Durham County is usually weeks rather than months. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
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How to register for your Durham 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Durham County in North Carolina take these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Durham County
Public mapping records 14 named aquatic facilities in Durham County. Among the sites listed there are 7 public pools and swim clubs, 5 community and club pools, 1 YMCA facility and 1 school or college pool. Every recorded site in Durham County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Durham County
- Hope Valley Farms YMCA
- Phd Swim school
- Alexan Garrett Farms, Swimming Pool
- Stirrup Creek Homeowner's Pool
- Garrett Farms Community Pool
- Parkwood Swimming Pool
- Magnolia Place Pool
- Long Meadow Pool
- Bumper Boats
- Wellington Forest Swimming Pool
- Keystone Crossing HOA Pool
- Jordan at Southpoint Pool
- Woodcroft Pool
- Audubon Lake
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Durham 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 Durham County North Carolina: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Durham County, North Carolina?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Durham County. The county's largest communities are Durham, Chapel Hill and Raleigh, 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 Durham County?
Expect $195.00 for the complete course, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Standalone options exist for single renewals: CPR/AED at $25.00, First Aid at $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Durham County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Durham County. Named sites in Durham County include Hope Valley Farms YMCA, Phd Swim school and Alexan Garrett Farms, Swimming Pool. 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 North Carolina?
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 Durham County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
What swim test do I have to pass?
You will swim 300 yards without stopping, tread for 2 minutes using legs alone, and bring a 10-pound brick back from 7 to 10 feet of water. Because it opens the in-person session, turn up prepared to get straight in.
Which communities in Durham County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Durham (295,761 residents), Chapel Hill (2,852 residents) and Raleigh (1,603 residents). Durham 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.
Lifeguarding in Durham County: the local picture
About 336,892 people live in Durham County. That makes it the 6th most populated of the 100 counties in North Carolina. At 1,172 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.
Water covers 10 square miles of Durham County, 3.5% of its area. That ranks it 36th of 100 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 Durham (295,761), Chapel Hill (2,852), Raleigh (1,603), Morrisville (225). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Durham County
- Ymca: Hope Valley Farms YMCA
- School: Phd Swim school
- Pools: Alexan Garrett Farms, Swimming Pool, Stirrup Creek Homeowner's Pool, Garrett Farms Community Pool, Parkwood Swimming Pool, Magnolia Place Pool, Long Meadow Pool
- Private: Wellington Forest Swimming Pool, Keystone Crossing HOA Pool, Jordan at Southpoint Pool, Woodcroft Pool, Audubon Lake
Candidates in Durham County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Chatham County, Granville County, Orange County, Person County.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Durham County North Carolina?
14 aquatic facilities are on record in Durham County North Carolina:
- Hope Valley Farms YMCA (YMCA)
- Phd Swim school (school)
- Alexan Garrett Farms, Swimming Pool (pool)
- Stirrup Creek Homeowner's Pool (pool)
- Garrett Farms Community Pool (pool)
- Parkwood Swimming Pool (pool)
- Magnolia Place Pool (pool)
- Long Meadow Pool (pool)
- Bumper Boats (pool)
- Wellington Forest Swimming Pool (private club)
- Keystone Crossing HOA Pool (private club)
- Jordan at Southpoint Pool (private club)
- Woodcroft Pool (private club)
- Audubon Lake (private club)
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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