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Lifeguard Class in Brazos County Texas
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Lifeguard Class in Brazos County Texas runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Brazos County, Texas at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Brazos County, Texas 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
- $195.00 per participant is the starting price, with discounts for groups.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- 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
- Three components: Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and 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 Brazos County, Texas.
The Lifeguard Class in Brazos County Texas is run for people who want to guard this season, not next year. Brazos County has about 244,703 residents, and its pools recruit on a local schedule rather than a national one. The price is $195 and includes the certification, not just the classroom time.
Most people in the room are either starting their first guarding job or returning to one. The syllabus runs through CPR, AED, First Aid, scanning and surveillance, emergency response and rescues in the water. Locally that means sites such as Aquatic Wellness Center and Bryan Aquatic Center.
There is usually a date close enough that hiring is not delayed. You register online and turn up with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Brazos County class
Choose your approved provider:
- American Aquatics and Safety Training
Registration has opened. Because demand peaks seasonally, seats tend to go quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two years.
No. In-person skills evaluation is required.
Yes, this certification is accepted by employers throughout Brazos County, Texas.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in Brazos County
Public mapping records 6 named aquatic facilities in Brazos County. Among the sites listed there are 4 community and club pools and 2 public pools and swim clubs. Every recorded site in Brazos County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Brazos County
- Aquatic Wellness Center
- Bryan Aquatic Center
- Castlegate II Acquatic Center
- Creek Meadows Pool
- Meadow Creek Pool
- Copperfield 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 Brazos 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 Brazos County Texas: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Brazos County, Texas?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Brazos County. The county's largest communities are College Station, Bryan and Kurten, 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 Brazos 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 Brazos County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Brazos County. Named sites in Brazos County include Aquatic Wellness Center, Bryan Aquatic Center and Castlegate II Acquatic Center. 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 Texas?
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 Brazos County sometimes set a higher minimum, so confirm against the posting before you register.
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 Brazos County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from College Station (125,192 residents), Bryan (89,615 residents) and Kurten (401 residents). College Station 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 Brazos County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 244,703 residents. That makes it the 24th most populated of the 254 counties in Texas. At 418 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Roughly 0.9% of the county, 5.1 square miles, is water. That ranks it 149th of 254 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 College Station (125,192), Bryan (89,615), Kurten (401), Wixon Valley (229). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Brazos County
- Pools: Aquatic Wellness Center, Bryan Aquatic Center
- Private: Castlegate II Acquatic Center, Creek Meadows Pool, Meadow Creek Pool, Copperfield Pool
Candidates in Brazos County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Burleson County, Grimes County, Leon County, Madison 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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What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Brazos County Texas?
6 aquatic facilities are on record in Brazos County Texas:
- Aquatic Wellness Center (pool)
- Bryan Aquatic Center (pool)
- Castlegate II Acquatic Center (private club)
- Creek Meadows Pool (private club)
- Meadow Creek Pool (private club)
- Copperfield Pool (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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