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Lifeguard Class in Cannon County Tennessee
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Lifeguard Class in Cannon County Tennessee runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Cannon County, Tennessee at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Cannon County, Tennessee 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
- From $195.00 per participant, and group rates are available.
- Course length
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing day of class.
- 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
- Lifeguarding plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Cannon County, Tennessee.
The Lifeguard Class in Cannon County Tennessee is the same course whether you plan to work at a pool, a camp or a waterfront. Candidates typically travel in from Woodbury and nearby. 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. It teaches CPR, AED, First Aid, how to watch a crowded bather load, how to respond to an emergency and how to make a rescue in the water. Every guarding post in Cannon County rests on that same set of skills.
Cannon County candidates can normally find a date without pushing their start at work back. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Cannon 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.
They do. Cannon County employers in Tennessee recognise these certifications.
You are able to apply the moment the digital certification card reaches you.
Where lifeguards work in Cannon County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Cannon 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 Cannon County
The nearby counties below are also within our coverage. Because the certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, it remains valid wherever among them you end up working.
Lifeguard class in Cannon County Tennessee: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Cannon County, Tennessee?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Cannon County. The county's largest communities are Woodbury and Auburntown, 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 Cannon 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 Tennessee?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Cannon County can impose a higher floor, so look at the posting before you register.
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 Cannon County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Woodbury (2,849 residents) and Auburntown (281 residents). Woodbury 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 Cannon County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 15,063 residents. That makes it the 78th most populated of the 95 counties in Tennessee. At 57 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% of the county, 0.1 square miles, is water. That ranks it 93rd 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.
The largest communities here are Woodbury (2,849), Auburntown (281). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Cannon County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Coffee County, DeKalb County, Rutherford County, Warren 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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