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Lifeguard Class in Blount County Tennessee
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Lifeguard Class in Blount County Tennessee runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Blount County, Tennessee at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Blount County, Tennessee starts at $195.00 and takes Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person. 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
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- Swim test
- 300 yards unbroken using front crawl and breaststroke; 2 minutes of treading with no arms; a 10-lb brick recovered from 7 to 10 feet and returned 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
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Blount County, Tennessee.
If you want to guard in Blount County this year, the Lifeguard Class in Blount County Tennessee is where it starts. Most candidates come from Maryville and the communities around it. $195 covers the whole course from the first session to the card.
New candidates and lapsed guards sit the course together. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. Open water covers 8 square miles of the county, which shapes where guards end up working.
Availability is steady through the season rather than clustered into one month. Reserve a place online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Blount County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Enrolment is open now, and seasonal demand means seats go fast. Reserve early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Blount County, Tennessee.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Blount County?
Public mapping records 3 named aquatic facilities in Blount County. Among the sites listed there are 2 public pools and swim clubs and 1 community or club pool. Every recorded site in Blount County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Blount County
- Springbrook Pool
- John Sevier Pool
- The Garey's 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 Blount 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 Blount County Tennessee: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Blount County, Tennessee?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Blount County. The county's largest communities are Maryville, Alcoa and Louisville, 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 Blount 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.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Blount County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Blount County. Named sites in Blount County include Springbrook Pool, John Sevier Pool and The Garey's Pool. 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 Tennessee?
Most pools ask for 15 years old on the final day of the course. Waterfront and beach roles generally want 16 or above. Because individual Blount County employers may require more, check the advert before committing.
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 Blount County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Maryville (32,436 residents), Alcoa (13,349 residents) and Louisville (4,347 residents). Maryville 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.
What is lifeguarding like in Blount County?
About 141,456 people live in Blount County. That makes it the 11th most populated of the 95 counties in Tennessee. At 253 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Blount County holds 7.8 square miles of water, about 1.4% of the county. That ranks it 38th 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 Maryville (32,436), Alcoa (13,349), Louisville (4,347), Friendsville (912). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Blount County
- Pools: Springbrook Pool, John Sevier Pool
- Private: The Garey's Pool
Candidates in Blount County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Graham County, Swain County, Knox County, Loudon County.
What the course costs and asks of you is the same statewide: 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 Blount County Tennessee?
3 aquatic facilities are on record in Blount County Tennessee:
- Springbrook Pool (pool)
- John Sevier Pool (pool)
- The Garey's 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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