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Lifeguard Class in Beaufort County South Carolina
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Lifeguard Class in Beaufort County South Carolina runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Beaufort County, South Carolina at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Beaufort County, South Carolina starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- From $195.00 per participant, and group rates are available.
- Course length
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- 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
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
The Lifeguard Class in Beaufort County South Carolina is the same course whether you plan to work at a pool, a camp or a waterfront. A county of about 198,979 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. Tuition is $195, and you leave with a lifeguard certification card in hand.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. It teaches CPR, AED, First Aid, how to watch a crowded bather load, how to respond to an emergency and how to make a rescue in the water. In Beaufort County those sites include Mitchelville Beach and Folly Field Beach.
Course dates come round often, so a Beaufort County candidate rarely waits long. Book online, and plan on a swimsuit and a towel for the water sessions.
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How to register for your Beaufort 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.
Yes. Across Beaufort County, South Carolina, employers accept the certification.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where do lifeguards work in Beaufort County?
Public mapping records 26 named aquatic facilities in Beaufort County. Among the first 14 listed there are 9 beaches and open-water sites and 5 public pools and swim clubs. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Beaufort County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Beaufort County
- Mitchelville Beach
- Folly Field Beach
- Burckmyers Beach
- Burkmeyer Beach
- Singleton Beach
- Coligny Beach
- Burkes Beach
- South Beach
- The Sands
- Mill Creek Pool and Lazy River
- Beaufort County Indoor Pool
- Greene Street Swimming Pool
- Habersham Community Pool
- Spring Lake Pool
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Beaufort 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 Beaufort County South Carolina: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Beaufort County, South Carolina?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Beaufort County. The county's largest communities are Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Port Royal, 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 Beaufort County?
$195.00 buys the full certification, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in a single package. Renewing just one part costs $25.00 for CPR/AED or $19.99 for First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Beaufort County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Beaufort County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Beaufort County include Mitchelville Beach, Folly Field Beach and Burckmyers 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 South Carolina?
For pool work the common requirement is age 15 by the course end date, rising to 16 or older for waterfront and beach positions. Employers in Beaufort County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against 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 Beaufort County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Hilton Head Island (38,097 residents), Bluffton (35,243 residents) and Port Royal (16,287 residents). Hilton Head Island 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 Beaufort County?
The county is home to roughly 198,979 residents. That makes it the 10th most populated of the 46 counties in South Carolina. At 345 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Water covers 348 square miles of Beaufort County, 38% of its area. That ranks it 2nd of 46 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 Hilton Head Island (38,097), Bluffton (35,243), Port Royal (16,287), Beaufort (13,850). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Beaufort County
- Beaches and waterfront: Mitchelville Beach, Folly Field Beach, Burckmyers Beach, Burkmeyer Beach, Singleton Beach, Coligny Beach
- Pools: Mill Creek Pool and Lazy River, Beaufort County Indoor Pool, Greene Street Swimming Pool, Habersham Community Pool, Spring Lake Pool
Candidates in Beaufort County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Colleton County, Hampton County, Jasper County, Dorchester 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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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Beaufort County South Carolina?
There are 26 aquatic facilities on record in Beaufort County South Carolina. These 14 are named:
- Mitchelville Beach (beach)
- Folly Field Beach (beach)
- Burckmyers Beach (beach)
- Burkmeyer Beach (beach)
- Singleton Beach (beach)
- Coligny Beach (beach)
- Burkes Beach (beach)
- South Beach (beach)
- The Sands (beach)
- Mill Creek Pool and Lazy River (pool)
- Beaufort County Indoor Pool (pool)
- Greene Street Swimming Pool (pool)
- Habersham Community Pool (pool)
- Spring Lake Pool (pool)
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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