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Lifeguard Class in Pickett County Tennessee
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Lifeguard Class in Pickett County Tennessee runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Pickett County, Tennessee at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Pickett County, Tennessee starts at $195.00 and takes 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training. You must be at least 15 years old and swim 300 yards continuously to qualify.
- Cost
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- 7.5 online hours are followed by 2 days of in-person training.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- 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
- It covers 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
- Blended delivery: self-paced online coursework followed by in-person skills sessions held in Pickett County, Tennessee.
Booking a Lifeguard Class in Pickett County Tennessee takes a few minutes once you know what the course asks of you. Most candidates come from Byrdstown and the communities around it. The course costs $195 and finishes with a lifeguard certification card.
Candidates range from first time summer hires to staff renewing after a season away. Instruction covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and rescue skills performed in the water. With 6.6% of Pickett County under water, some of those skills get used outside a pool as well as in one.
The one thing to prepare for in advance is the 300 yard continuous swim. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Pickett 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.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Pickett County, Tennessee.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where lifeguards work in Pickett County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Pickett 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 Pickett 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 Pickett County Tennessee: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Pickett County, Tennessee?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Pickett County. The county's largest communities are Byrdstown, 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 Pickett 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.
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 Pickett 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 Pickett County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Byrdstown (812 residents). Byrdstown 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.
Lifeguarding in Pickett County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 5,128 residents. That makes it the 95th most populated of the 95 counties in Tennessee. At 32 people per square mile it is a rural county, where a small number of public pools and open water sites carry the whole season.
Pickett County holds 12 square miles of water, about 6.6% of the county. That ranks it 31st 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Byrdstown (812). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Pickett County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Clinton County, Wayne County, Clay County, Fentress County.
The parts that do not change by county are held on their own pages: certification details, who pays for a class, refunds and rescheduling, and every area covered.
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