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Lifeguard Class in Maury County Tennessee
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Lifeguard Class in Maury County Tennessee runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Maury County, Tennessee at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Maury County, Tennessee starts at $195.00 and takes Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person. 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
- Online training runs 7.5 hours, followed by 2 days in person.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- 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
- Two years from the date issued. Renewing means 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- A blended format, with online modules on your schedule and in-person skills work in Maury County, Tennessee.
People searching for a Lifeguard Class in Maury County Tennessee are usually a few weeks away from being able to work, not a few months. A county of about 110,760 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. The course costs $195 and finishes with a lifeguard certification card.
Most people in the room are either starting their first guarding job or returning to one. Expect CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue across the course. Sites like Chapman’s Retreat Pool #2 and Autumn Ridge Pool are the kind of place that hires.
Availability is steady through the season rather than clustered into one month. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Maury County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration is open. Seasonal demand fills places quickly, so book while dates remain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Maury County, Tennessee.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in Maury County
Public mapping records 3 named aquatic facilities in Maury County. Among the sites listed there are 2 public pools and swim clubs and 1 community or club pool. Every recorded site in Maury County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Maury County
- Chapman's Retreat Pool #2
- Autumn Ridge Pool
- Chapman's Retreat Pool #3
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Maury County
We cover the adjacent counties shown here too. Because certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, moving between them does not affect its validity.
Lifeguard class in Maury County Tennessee: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Maury County, Tennessee?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Maury County. The county's largest communities are Columbia, Spring Hill and Mount Pleasant, 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 Maury 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 Maury County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Maury County. Named sites in Maury County include Chapman's Retreat Pool #2, Autumn Ridge Pool and Chapman's Retreat Pool #3. 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?
Age 15 on the last day of class covers most pool jobs, and waterfront or beach positions usually need 16. Employers in Maury County can impose a higher floor, so look at 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 Maury County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Columbia (47,445 residents), Spring Hill (19,704 residents) and Mount Pleasant (4,824 residents). Columbia 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 Maury County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 110,760 residents. That makes it the 14th most populated of the 95 counties in Tennessee. At 181 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 0.4% of the county, 2.5 square miles, is water. That ranks it 57th 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 Columbia (47,445), Spring Hill (19,704), Mount Pleasant (4,824). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Maury County
- Pools: Chapman's Retreat Pool #2, Autumn Ridge Pool
- Private: Chapman's Retreat Pool #3
Candidates in Maury County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Giles County, Hickman County, Lawrence County, Lewis County.
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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Maury County Tennessee?
3 aquatic facilities are on record in Maury County Tennessee:
- Chapman's Retreat Pool #2 (pool)
- Autumn Ridge Pool (pool)
- Chapman's Retreat Pool #3 (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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