Mon - Sat: 8:30-18:00
Lifeguard Class in Franklin County Tennessee
Last updated
Lifeguard Class in Franklin County Tennessee runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Franklin County, Tennessee at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Franklin 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
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- 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
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Franklin County, Tennessee.
Everything needed to book a Lifeguard Class in Franklin County Tennessee is set out below. With roughly 44,654 people in Franklin County, the number of guarding posts is set by how many facilities open each season. The price is $195 and includes the certification, not just the classroom time.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. Expect CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue across the course. Franklin County holds 21 square miles of water, so waterfront postings sit alongside pool work here.
Sessions are scheduled through the season, which keeps the wait short in Franklin County. Register online, then bring a swimsuit and a towel to the first session.
Locations for Lifeguard classes in Tennessee
- Lifeguard classes in Blount County
- Lifeguard classes in Cumberland County
- Lifeguard classes in Dyer County
- Lifeguard classes in Fayette County
- Lifeguard classes in Fentress County
- Lifeguard classes in Gibson County
- Lifeguard classes in Giles County
- Lifeguard classes in Grundy County
- Lifeguard classes in Jackson County
- Lifeguard classes in Robertson County
- Lifeguard classes in Union County
- See all 95 counties in Tennessee
Training Photo Gallery
How to register for your Franklin 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 Franklin County, Tennessee.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Franklin County?
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County Tennessee: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Franklin County, Tennessee?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Franklin County. The county's largest communities are Winchester, Decherd and Estill Springs, 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 Franklin County?
$195.00 buys the full certification, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in a single package. Renewing just one part costs $25.00 for CPR/AED or $19.99 for 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 Franklin County can impose a higher floor, so look at 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 Franklin County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Winchester (9,978 residents), Decherd (2,444 residents) and Estill Springs (2,270 residents). Winchester 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.
What is lifeguarding like in Franklin County?
Franklin County has a population of about 44,654. That makes it the 36th most populated of the 95 counties in Tennessee. At 81 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Franklin County holds 21 square miles of water, about 3.7% of the county. That ranks it 16th 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 Winchester (9,978), Decherd (2,444), Estill Springs (2,270), Cowan (1,770). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Franklin County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Jackson County, Madison County, Coffee County, Grundy 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.
What students say
4.8 out of 5 ★★★★½ from 336 verified students who completed a course with us.
- ★★★★★
Amazing course.
Christopher H., July 2021 - ★★★★★
Maybe add the choking notes to the informative doc
Gary K., June 2021 - ★★★★★
It was a really fun course
Charlotte P., June 2021 - ★★★★★
Make all times completely set
Geetika C., June 2021 - ★★★★★
Make sure to pay attention and study
Makenzie M., June 2021 - ★★★★★
Hard but effective and a challenge
Gianna B., June 2021
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.
About Us
We are a nonprofit that trains and certifies in Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding, Junior Lifeguarding, Shallow Pool Lifeguarding, Sexual Harassment Training, CPR/AED, CPR for Lifeguards, First Aid Emergency Oxygen, and swimming lessons.
© Copyright American Aquatics and Safety Training. All Rights Reserved