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Lifeguard Class in Cocke County Tennessee
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Lifeguard Class in Cocke County Tennessee runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Cocke County, Tennessee at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Cocke 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
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- Course length
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing 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
- Three components: 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
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Cocke County, Tennessee.
If you want to guard in Cocke County this year, the Lifeguard Class in Cocke County Tennessee is where it starts. Newport is the largest community in the county and the usual starting point for candidates. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. Cocke County holds 7 square miles of water, so waterfront postings sit alongside pool work here.
Sessions are scheduled through the season, which keeps the wait short in Cocke County. 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 Cocke 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 Cocke County, Tennessee.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where lifeguards work in Cocke County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Cocke 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 Cocke 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 Cocke County Tennessee: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Cocke County, Tennessee?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Cocke County. The county's largest communities are Newport and Parrottsville, 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 Cocke 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.
How old do I need to be to become a lifeguard in Tennessee?
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 Cocke County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
What swim test do I have to pass?
The test is 300 yards unbroken, a 2 minute legs-only tread, and a 10-pound brick retrieved from 7 to 10 feet and returned. It runs first thing in the in-person session, so arrive changed and ready.
Which communities in Cocke County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Newport (6,973 residents) and Parrottsville (224 residents). Newport 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 Cocke County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 37,404 residents. That makes it the 41st most populated of the 95 counties in Tennessee. At 86 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 6.9 square miles of Cocke County, 1.6% of its area. That ranks it 42nd 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.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Newport (6,973), Parrottsville (224). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Cocke County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Haywood County, Madison County, Greene County, Hamblen 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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