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Lifeguard Class in Crockett County Tennessee
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Lifeguard Class in Crockett County Tennessee runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Crockett County, Tennessee at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Crockett 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
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- Course length
- Expect 7.5 hours of online work plus 2 days on site.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- Swim test
- A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl and breaststroke, 2 minutes treading without arms, and a 10-lb brick brought back from 7 to 10 feet inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Certifications
- Lifeguarding plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- Two years from the date issued. Renewing means 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Crockett County, Tennessee.
The Lifeguard Class in Crockett County Tennessee on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Bells is the largest community in the county and the usual starting point for candidates. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. Training covers CPR, AED use, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. Locally that means sites such as 9084 State Route 88 Pool and 520 Dr. Conyers Pool.
Crockett 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 Crockett County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Places are available now. Demand is seasonal and capacity is limited, so book ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes. Employers across Crockett County, Tennessee accept these certifications.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in Crockett County
Public mapping records 2 named aquatic facilities in Crockett County. Among the sites listed there are 2 community and club pools. Every recorded site in Crockett County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Crockett County
- 9084 State Route 88 Pool
- 520 Dr. Conyers 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 Crockett County
Neighboring counties we also serve are listed below. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it holds good if you take work in any of them.
Lifeguard class in Crockett County Tennessee: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Crockett County, Tennessee?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Crockett County. The county's largest communities are Bells, Alamo and Friendship, 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 Crockett 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 Crockett County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Crockett County. Named sites in Crockett County include 9084 State Route 88 Pool and 520 Dr. Conyers 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 Crockett 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 Crockett County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Bells (2,475 residents), Alamo (2,333 residents) and Friendship (615 residents). Bells 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.
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Lifeguarding in Crockett County: the local picture
Crockett County has a population of about 13,982. That makes it the 81st most populated of the 95 counties in Tennessee. At 53 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 0.1% of the county, 0.2 square miles, is water. That ranks it 89th 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 Bells (2,475), Alamo (2,333), Friendship (615), Maury City (584). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Crockett County
- Private: 9084 State Route 88 Pool, 520 Dr. Conyers Pool
Candidates in Crockett County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Dyer County, Gibson County, Haywood County, Lauderdale County.
Cost, prerequisites and course format are the same in every county, so they are kept in one place: 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 Crockett County Tennessee?
2 aquatic facilities are on record in Crockett County Tennessee:
- 9084 State Route 88 Pool (private club)
- 520 Dr. Conyers 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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