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Lifeguard Class in Sequatchie County Tennessee
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Lifeguard Class in Sequatchie County Tennessee runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Sequatchie County, Tennessee at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Sequatchie 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
- Per participant the price starts at $195.00, with group discounts offered.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- Reach 15 on or before the final class day.
- Swim test
- Front crawl and breaststroke across 300 continuous yards, a 2 minute armless tread, and a 10-lb brick carried back from 7 to 10 feet 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
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Sequatchie County, Tennessee.
Booking a Lifeguard Class in Sequatchie County Tennessee takes a few minutes once you know what the course asks of you. Most candidates come from Dunlap and the communities around it. Expect to pay $195, which carries you through to certification.
The course suits summer hires, year round pool staff and anyone renewing a certification that has lapsed. Training covers CPR, AED use, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. The skills transfer to any facility that hires in Sequatchie County.
Sessions are scheduled through the season, which keeps the wait short in Sequatchie County. Register online and bring a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Sequatchie 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Sequatchie County in Tennessee take these certifications.
Once your digital certification card arrives you can start applying.
Where lifeguards work in Sequatchie County
Public mapping records no named aquatic facility in Sequatchie 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 Sequatchie 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 Sequatchie County Tennessee: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Sequatchie County, Tennessee?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Sequatchie County. The county's largest communities are Dunlap, 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 Sequatchie County?
Full certification costs $195.00, packaging water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Component renewals are cheaper: $25.00 for standalone CPR/AED, $19.99 for standalone 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 Sequatchie 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 Sequatchie County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Dunlap (5,804 residents). Dunlap 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 Sequatchie County: the local picture
Sequatchie County has a population of about 17,161. That makes it the 75th most populated of the 95 counties in Tennessee. At 65 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 0.1% of the county, 0.2 square miles, is water. That ranks it 92nd 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 Dunlap (5,804). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Candidates in Sequatchie County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bledsoe County, Grundy County, Hamilton County, Marion 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.
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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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