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Lifeguard Class in Edgefield County South Carolina
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Lifeguard Class in Edgefield County South Carolina runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
What does lifeguard certification in Edgefield County, South Carolina involve?
Lifeguard certification in Edgefield County, South 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
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- 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
- 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 Edgefield County, South Carolina.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Edgefield County South Carolina. Edgefield County counts about 27,607 residents, so hiring here is a local conversation with the facilities that run the pools. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.
It is built for people who need to be working within weeks rather than months. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. About 1.2% of Edgefield County is water, and that changes the mix of jobs available.
The schedule is built around the season facilities in Edgefield County are actually hiring for. Enrolment is online, and the only kit needed is a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Edgefield 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 Edgefield County, South Carolina, employers accept the certification.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where do lifeguards work in Edgefield County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Edgefield 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 Edgefield 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 Edgefield County South Carolina: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Edgefield County, South Carolina?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Edgefield County. The county's largest communities are Edgefield, Johnston and North Augusta, 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 Edgefield 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.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in South Carolina?
Pool employers generally want candidates to be 15 by the final day of the course, while waterfront and beach roles usually start at 16. Some employers in Edgefield County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
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 Edgefield County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Edgefield (4,051 residents), Johnston (2,135 residents) and North Augusta (283 residents). Edgefield 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 Edgefield County?
Edgefield County has a population of about 27,607. That makes it the 34th 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.
Edgefield County holds 6.3 square miles of water, about 1.2% of the county. That ranks it 31st 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 Edgefield (4,051), Johnston (2,135), North Augusta (283), Trenton (208). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Edgefield County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Columbia County, Richmond County, Aiken County, Greenwood County.
Price, entry requirements and format are county independent and live here: 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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