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Lifeguard Class in Fentress County Tennessee
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Lifeguard Class in Fentress County Tennessee runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Fentress County, Tennessee at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Fentress 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
- Candidates need to be 15 by the closing day of class.
- 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
- The award spans 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
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Fentress County, Tennessee.
Everything needed to book a Lifeguard Class in Fentress County Tennessee is set out below. Fentress County is home to around 19,696 people, and seasonal hiring tracks that closely. The price is $195 and includes the certification, not just the classroom time.
Whether the job is seasonal or year round, the certification behind it is the same. 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. Facilities in Fentress County test for exactly these skills when they hire.
Be ready for the swim screen, which asks for 300 yards continuously, and the rest follows in class. Registration is online, and a swimsuit and towel are what you bring on the day.
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How to register for your Fentress 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. Across Fentress County, Tennessee, employers accept the certification.
Applying is possible immediately on receipt of the digital certification card.
Where lifeguards work in Fentress County
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Fentress County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Fentress County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Fentress County
- Jamestown Community Center 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 Fentress 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 Fentress County Tennessee: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Fentress County, Tennessee?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Fentress County. The county's largest communities are Jamestown and Allardt, 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 Fentress 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.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Fentress County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Fentress County. Named sites in Fentress County include Jamestown Community Center 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?
The usual minimum at pools is 15 on the last day of class; waterfront and beach posts typically require 16 or over. Individual employers in Fentress County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
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 Fentress County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Jamestown (2,077 residents) and Allardt (590 residents). Jamestown 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 Fentress County: the local picture
About 19,696 people live in Fentress County. That makes it the 68th most populated of the 95 counties in Tennessee. At 40 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Fentress County holds 0.3 square miles of water, about 0.1% of the county. That ranks it 85th 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 Jamestown (2,077), Allardt (590). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Fentress County
- Pools: Jamestown Community Center Pool
Candidates in Fentress County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Cumberland County, Morgan County, Overton County, Pickett 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 Fentress County Tennessee?
One aquatic facility is on record in Fentress County Tennessee:
- Jamestown Community Center Pool (pool)
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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