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Lifeguard Class in Chesterfield County South Carolina
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Lifeguard Class in Chesterfield County South Carolina runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Chesterfield County, South Carolina at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Chesterfield County, South Carolina starts at $195.00 and takes The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person. 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
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- Swim test
- Swim 300 continuous yards (front crawl and breaststroke), tread 2 minutes using legs only, then retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet and swim it back inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from issue, after which recertification requires 10 hours in person.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
Everything needed to book a Lifeguard Class in Chesterfield County South Carolina is set out below. Chesterfield County has about 44,031 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.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. The skills transfer to any facility that hires in Chesterfield County.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Chesterfield 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Chesterfield County in South Carolina take these certifications.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where do lifeguards work in Chesterfield County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County
These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 2 states. Certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it stays valid if you take a job in any of them.
Lifeguard class in Chesterfield County South Carolina: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Chesterfield County, South Carolina?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Chesterfield County. The county's largest communities are Cheraw, Pageland and Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield County?
Full certification costs $195.00, packaging water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Component renewals are cheaper: $25.00 for standalone CPR/AED, $19.99 for standalone First Aid.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in South Carolina?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Cheraw (4,995 residents), Pageland (2,504 residents) and Chesterfield (1,361 residents). Cheraw 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 Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County has a population of about 44,031. That makes it the 25th most populated of the 46 counties in South Carolina. At 55 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Chesterfield County holds 6.7 square miles of water, about 0.8% of the county. That ranks it 30th of 46 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 Cheraw (4,995), Pageland (2,504), Chesterfield (1,361), McBee (787). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Chesterfield County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Anson County, Richmond County, Union County, Darlington County.
The parts that do not change by county are held on their own pages: 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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