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Lifeguard Class in Lexington County South Carolina
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Lifeguard Class in Lexington County South Carolina runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Lexington County, South Carolina at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Lexington 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
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- 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 the date issued. Renewing means 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Lexington County, South Carolina.
People searching for a Lifeguard Class in Lexington County South Carolina are usually a few weeks away from being able to work, not a few months. Lexington is the largest community in the county and the usual starting point for candidates. $195 is the total for the course and the card it issues.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. Sites like Kayaker’s Beach and Sandy Beach are the kind of place that hires.
Classes run regularly, so the wait in Lexington County is usually weeks rather than months. Online registration is all that is needed, along with a swimsuit and a towel on the day.
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How to register for your Lexington County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration is open. Seasonal demand fills places quickly, so book while dates remain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
It is accepted. Employers around Lexington County in South Carolina take these certifications.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Lexington County
Public mapping records 4 named aquatic facilities in Lexington County. Among the sites listed there are 2 beaches and open-water sites, 1 water park and 1 community or club pool. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Lexington County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.
Aquatic facilities in Lexington County
- Kayaker's Beach
- Sandy Beach
- Waterfall Junction
- Abberly Village Apartments 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 Lexington 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 Lexington County South Carolina: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Lexington County, South Carolina?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Lexington County. The county's largest communities are Lexington, West Columbia and Cayce, 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 Lexington County?
The all-in price is $195.00, which includes water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Where only one element has lapsed, CPR/AED on its own is $25.00 and First Aid on its own is $19.99.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Lexington County?
Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Lexington County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Lexington County include Kayaker's Beach, Sandy Beach and Waterfall Junction. 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 Lexington County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Three elements: a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes treading with legs only, and recovering a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet and bringing it back. This happens at the very start of the in-person session, so come ready to swim.
Which communities in Lexington County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Lexington (24,921 residents), West Columbia (18,316 residents) and Cayce (13,161 residents). Lexington 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 Lexington County: the local picture
About 309,528 people live in Lexington County. That makes it the 6th most populated of the 46 counties in South Carolina. At 443 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Lexington County holds 59 square miles of water, about 7.7% of the county. That ranks it 8th 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 Lexington (24,921), West Columbia (18,316), Cayce (13,161), Batesburg-Leesville (4,861). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Lexington County
- Beaches and waterfront: Kayaker's Beach, Sandy Beach
- Water parks and splash pads: Waterfall Junction
- Private: Abberly Village Apartments Pool
Candidates in Lexington County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Aiken County, Calhoun County, Newberry County, Orangeburg 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 Lexington County South Carolina?
4 aquatic facilities are on record in Lexington County South Carolina:
- Kayaker's Beach (beach)
- Sandy Beach (beach)
- Waterfall Junction (water park)
- Abberly Village Apartments Pool (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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