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Lifeguard Class in Kershaw County South Carolina
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Lifeguard Class in Kershaw County South Carolina runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Kershaw County, South Carolina at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Kershaw County, South Carolina starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days. 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
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- 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
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Kershaw County, South Carolina.
The Lifeguard Class in Kershaw County South Carolina on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. With roughly 69,905 people in Kershaw County, the number of guarding posts is set by how many facilities open each season. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
Most people in the room are either starting their first guarding job or returning to one. Expect CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue across the course. With 1.8% of Kershaw County under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
Classes run regularly, so the wait in Kershaw 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 Kershaw County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
You can register now. Seasonal demand clears places fast, so secure yours early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
It is accepted. Employers around Kershaw County in South Carolina take these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where lifeguards work in Kershaw County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Kershaw 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 Kershaw 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 Kershaw County South Carolina: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Kershaw County, South Carolina?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Kershaw County. The county's largest communities are Camden, Elgin and Bethune, 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 Kershaw 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?
The usual minimum at pools is 15 on the last day of class; waterfront and beach posts typically require 16 or over. Individual employers in Kershaw County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Expect a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes of legs-only treading, and a 10-pound brick recovered from between 7 and 10 feet. It is the first thing that happens in person, so be ready for the water on arrival.
Which communities in Kershaw County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Camden (8,431 residents), Elgin (1,645 residents) and Bethune (331 residents). Camden 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.
Lifeguarding in Kershaw County: the local picture
Kershaw County has a population of about 69,905. That makes it the 19th most populated of the 46 counties in South Carolina. At 96 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 14 square miles of Kershaw County, 1.8% of its area. That ranks it 21st 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Camden (8,431), Elgin (1,645), Bethune (331). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Kershaw County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Chesterfield County, Darlington County, Fairfield County, Lancaster County.
Cost, prerequisites and course format are the same in every county, so they are kept in one place: 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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