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Lifeguard Class in Jefferson County Tennessee
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Lifeguard Class in Jefferson County Tennessee runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Jefferson County, Tennessee at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Jefferson County, Tennessee starts at $195.00 and takes The split is 7.5 hours online and 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
- The split is 7.5 hours online and 2 days in person.
- 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
- Valid two years from issue. Recertification takes 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Jefferson County, Tennessee.
The Lifeguard Class in Jefferson County Tennessee is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. A county of about 57,838 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. $195 is the total for the course and the card it issues.
No prior certification is needed to take it, and none is assumed. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. About 13% of Jefferson County is water, and that changes the mix of jobs available.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Sign up online and come with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Jefferson 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.
They do. Jefferson County employers in Tennessee recognise these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where do lifeguards work in Jefferson County?
Public mapping records 1 named aquatic facility in Jefferson County. Among the sites listed there are 1 public pool. Every recorded site in Jefferson County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Jefferson County
- Jefferson City 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 Jefferson County
Listed below are the closest counties we also cover. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so a job in any of them is still covered.
Lifeguard class in Jefferson County Tennessee: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Jefferson County, Tennessee?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Jefferson County. The county's largest communities are Jefferson City, Dandridge and White Pine, 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 Jefferson 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.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Jefferson County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Jefferson County. Named sites in Jefferson County include Jefferson City 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?
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 Jefferson County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
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 Jefferson County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Jefferson City (8,761 residents), Dandridge (3,617 residents) and White Pine (2,571 residents). Jefferson City 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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What is lifeguarding like in Jefferson County?
About 57,838 people live in Jefferson County. That makes it the 27th most populated of the 95 counties in Tennessee. At 210 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Roughly 13% of the county, 39 square miles, is water. That ranks it 2nd of 95 in the state for water area. Open water at that scale usually means waterfront and beach postings alongside pool work, and waterfront guarding is assessed differently from pool guarding.
Most hiring in the county clusters around Jefferson City (8,761), Dandridge (3,617), White Pine (2,571), New Market (1,383). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Jefferson County
- Pools: Jefferson City Pool
Candidates in Jefferson County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Cocke County, Grainger County, Hamblen County, Knox 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 Jefferson County Tennessee?
One aquatic facility is on record in Jefferson County Tennessee:
- Jefferson City 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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