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Lifeguard Class in Bedford County Tennessee
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Lifeguard Class in Bedford County Tennessee runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Bedford County, Tennessee at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Bedford County, Tennessee 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
- $195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
- Course length
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- You must have turned 15 by the final day of class.
- Swim test
- Front crawl and breaststroke across 300 continuous yards, a 2 minute armless tread, and a 10-lb brick carried back from 7 to 10 feet within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding, CPR and 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
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Bedford County, Tennessee.
Everything needed to book a Lifeguard Class in Bedford County Tennessee is set out below. Bedford County counts about 53,055 residents, so hiring here is a local conversation with the facilities that run the pools. 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. The course works through CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance practice, emergency response and water rescue. Facilities in Bedford County test for exactly these skills when they hire.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. 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 Bedford County class
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- 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.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Bedford County, Tennessee.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Bedford County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Bedford 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 Bedford County
These adjacent counties fall inside our coverage as well, and since the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it stays valid across all of them.
Lifeguard class in Bedford County Tennessee: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Bedford County, Tennessee?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Bedford County. The county's largest communities are Shelbyville, Wartrace and Bell Buckle, 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 Bedford County?
The complete certification is $195.00 and bundles water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid together. If you only need one component renewed, CPR/AED alone is $25.00 and First Aid alone is $19.99.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Tennessee?
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 Bedford County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
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 Bedford County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Shelbyville (25,132 residents), Wartrace (666 residents) and Bell Buckle (420 residents). Shelbyville 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 Bedford County?
Bedford County has a population of about 53,055. That makes it the 32nd most populated of the 95 counties in Tennessee. At 112 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Roughly 0.3% of the county, 1.2 square miles, is water. That ranks it 70th of 95 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Shelbyville (25,132), Wartrace (666), Bell Buckle (420), Normandy (107). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Bedford County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Coffee County, Lincoln County, Marshall County, Moore 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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