Mon - Sat: 8:30-18:00
Lifeguard Class in Giles County Tennessee
Last updated
Lifeguard Class in Giles County Tennessee runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Giles County, Tennessee at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Giles County, Tennessee starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- $195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- Minimum age 15, measured on the last 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
- It covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
- Valid for
- The card runs two years from the date of issue, and recertifying is a 10 hour in-person course.
- Format
- Online study at your own pace, then practical skills sessions in Giles County, Tennessee.
The Lifeguard Class in Giles County Tennessee is the same course whether you plan to work at a pool, a camp or a waterfront. A county of about 30,721 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. The course costs $195 and finishes with a lifeguard certification card.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. Expect CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue across the course. They are the skills a Giles County facility will expect on day one.
Giles County candidates can normally find a date without pushing their start at work back. Online registration is all that is needed, along with a swimsuit and a towel on the day.
Locations for Lifeguard classes in Tennessee
- Lifeguard classes in Anderson County
- Lifeguard classes in Clay County
- Lifeguard classes in Fentress County
- Lifeguard classes in Franklin County
- Lifeguard classes in Gibson County
- Lifeguard classes in Grainger County
- Lifeguard classes in Greene County
- Lifeguard classes in Henry County
- Lifeguard classes in Loudon County
- Lifeguard classes in Sumner County
- See all 95 counties in Tennessee
Training Photo Gallery
How to register for your Giles County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
You can register now. Seasonal demand clears places fast, so secure yours early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Giles County, Tennessee.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in Giles County
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Giles County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Giles County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Giles County
- Public 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 Giles 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 Giles County Tennessee: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Giles County, Tennessee?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Giles County. The county's largest communities are Pulaski, Ardmore and Elkton, 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 Giles 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 Giles County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Giles County. Named sites in Giles County include Public 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 Giles County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
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 Giles County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Pulaski (8,276 residents), Ardmore (1,083 residents) and Elkton (533 residents). Pulaski 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.
Facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Lifeguarding in Giles County: the local picture
Giles County has a population of about 30,721. That makes it the 49th most populated of the 95 counties in Tennessee. At 50 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Giles County holds 0.2 square miles of water, about 0% of the county. That ranks it 90th 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 Pulaski (8,276), Ardmore (1,083), Elkton (533), Minor Hill (514). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Giles County
- Pools: Public Pool
Candidates in Giles County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Lauderdale County, Limestone County, Lawrence County, Lincoln 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.
What students say
4.8 out of 5 ★★★★½ from 336 verified students who completed a course with us.
- ★★★★★
challenging but doable
Vicente B., May 2025 - ★★★★★
Great pace and coverage
Kate M., May 2025 - ★★★★★
The class refreshed my memory on cpr and aed
Christopher D., April 2025 - ★★★★★
The class was well prepared
Suzanne D., March 2025 - ★★★★★
Good course id say
Luke S., March 2025 - ★★★★★
I learned a lot and Mr. Gelber was a good teacher
Brody S., March 2025
What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Giles County Tennessee?
One aquatic facility is on record in Giles County Tennessee:
- Public 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.
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