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Lifeguard Class in Shelby County Tennessee

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Lifeguard Class in Shelby County Tennessee runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.

Lifeguard certification in Shelby County, Tennessee at a glance

Lifeguard certification in Shelby 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
$195.00 per participant to start, less for groups.
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
Swim 300 continuous yards (front crawl and breaststroke), tread 2 minutes using legs only, then retrieve a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 feet and swim it back inside 1 minute, 40 seconds.
Certifications
Lifeguarding, CPR and 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 Shelby County, Tennessee.
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If you want to guard in Shelby County this year, the Lifeguard Class in Shelby County Tennessee is where it starts. A county of about 910,042 people needs a predictable supply of certified guards every spring. The fee is $195 for the full course and the certification that follows it.

The same certification covers a summer at a camp pool and a full year at a fitness centre. Expect CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue across the course. Sites like West Georges’ Curve Beach and West Houston shore beach are the kind of place that hires.

Sessions are scheduled through the season, which keeps the wait short in Shelby County. Online registration is all that is needed, along with a swimsuit and a towel on the day.

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How to register for your Shelby County class

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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 Shelby County, Tennessee.

As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.

Why take lifeguard class in Shelby County Tennessee

Where do lifeguards work in Shelby County?

Public mapping records 26 named aquatic facilities in Shelby County. Among the first 14 listed there are 14 beaches and open-water sites. Open water dominates that list: beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools and aquatic centers among the recorded venues in Shelby County. Waterfront postings normally require a minimum age of 16.

Aquatic facilities in Shelby County

Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.

Counties near Shelby County

These are the closest counties we also cover, spanning 3 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 Shelby County Tennessee: common questions

Where can I take lifeguard training in Shelby County, Tennessee?

American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Shelby County. The county's largest communities are Memphis, Bartlett and Collierville, 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 Shelby County?

Expect $195.00 for the complete course, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Standalone options exist for single renewals: CPR/AED at $25.00, First Aid at $19.99.

Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Shelby County?

Mostly open water. Beaches and waterfront sites outnumber pools among the recorded venues in Shelby County. Waterfront postings usually set the minimum age at 16. Named sites in Shelby County include West Georges' Curve Beach, West Houston shore beach and East Georges Curve beach. 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 Shelby County can ask for more, so check the listing first.

What swim test do I have to pass?

Three elements: a continuous 300 yard swim, 2 minutes treading with legs only, and recovering a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet and bringing it back. This happens at the very start of the in-person session, so come ready to swim.

Which communities in Shelby County does training cover?

Candidates commonly travel from Memphis (618,639 residents), Bartlett (56,030 residents) and Collierville (51,317 residents). Memphis 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.

What is lifeguarding like in Shelby County?

The county is home to roughly 910,042 residents. That makes it the 1st most populated of the 95 counties in Tennessee. At 1,195 people per square mile it is an urban county, where most guarding work sits at municipal and apartment pools.

Water covers 20 square miles of Shelby County, 2.5% of its area. That ranks it 18th 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.

The largest communities here are Memphis (618,639), Bartlett (56,030), Collierville (51,317), Germantown (40,267). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.

Aquatic sites recorded in Shelby County

Candidates in Shelby County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Crittenden County, Mississippi County, DeSoto County, Marshall County.

For the parts that are identical wherever you train: 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.

What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Shelby County Tennessee?

There are 26 aquatic facilities on record in Shelby County Tennessee. These 14 are named:

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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