Mon - Sat: 8:30-18:00
Lifeguard Class in Comal County Texas
Last updated
Lifeguard Class in Comal County Texas runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Comal County, Texas at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Comal County, Texas 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
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- 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
- The award spans 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
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Comal County, Texas.
The Lifeguard Class in Comal County Texas is the same course whether you plan to work at a pool, a camp or a waterfront. Most candidates come from New Braunfels and the communities around it. Registration is $195 and there is nothing further to pay for the certification itself.
Whether the job is seasonal or year round, the certification behind it is the same. Content covers CPR, AED, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and the in water rescue skills a guard uses. Sites like Schlitterbahn New Braunfels and Schlitterbahn East are the kind of place that hires.
Course dates come round often, so a Comal County candidate rarely waits long. Sign up online and come with a swimsuit and a towel.
Locations for Lifeguard classes in Texas
- Lifeguard classes in Aransas County
- Lifeguard classes in Cochran County
- Lifeguard classes in Collin County
- Lifeguard classes in Collingsworth County
- Lifeguard classes in Colorado County
- Lifeguard classes in Comanche County
- Lifeguard classes in Concho County
- Lifeguard classes in Howard County
- Lifeguard classes in Llano County
- Lifeguard classes in Pecos County
- Lifeguard classes in Terrell County
- See all 254 counties in Texas
Training Photo Gallery
How to register for your Comal 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. Employers across Comal County, Texas accept these certifications.
As soon as you hold the digital card, you can apply for work.
Where lifeguards work in Comal County
Public mapping records 30 named aquatic facilities in Comal County. Among the first 14 listed there are 8 public pools and swim clubs and 6 water parks. Every recorded site in Comal County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Comal County
- Schlitterbahn New Braunfels
- Schlitterbahn East
- Schlitterbahn West
- Blastenhoff
- Surfenburg
- Tubenbach
- Coach E.E. "Bud" Dallmann Olympic Pool
- Heather Glen Community Pool
- Biergarten Heated Pool
- Congo River Expedition
- Lagoon Heated Pool
- Johnson Ranch Pool
- The Beach Wavepool
- Bamboozle Bay 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 Comal County
Listed below are the closest counties we also cover. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so a job in any of them is still covered.
Lifeguard class in Comal County Texas: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Comal County, Texas?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Comal County. The county's largest communities are New Braunfels, Bulverde and Garden Ridge, 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 Comal 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.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Comal County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Comal County. Named sites in Comal County include Schlitterbahn New Braunfels, Schlitterbahn East and Schlitterbahn West. 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?
Pool employers generally want candidates to be 15 by the final day of the course, while waterfront and beach roles usually start at 16. Some employers in Comal County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
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 Comal County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from New Braunfels (85,883 residents), Bulverde (6,970 residents) and Garden Ridge (4,359 residents). New Braunfels 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.
Lifeguarding in Comal County: the local picture
Comal County has a population of about 193,928. That makes it the 27th most populated of the 254 counties in Texas. At 347 people per square mile it is a mixed suburban county, where school, club and municipal pools carry most of the season.
Water covers 15 square miles of Comal County, 2.7% of its area. That ranks it 84th 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.
The largest communities here are New Braunfels (85,883), Bulverde (6,970), Garden Ridge (4,359), Schertz (1,777). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Comal County
- Water parks and splash pads: Schlitterbahn New Braunfels, Schlitterbahn East, Schlitterbahn West, Blastenhoff, Surfenburg, Tubenbach
- Pools: Coach E.E. "Bud" Dallmann Olympic Pool, Heather Glen Community Pool, Biergarten Heated Pool, Congo River Expedition, Lagoon Heated Pool, Johnson Ranch Pool
Candidates in Comal County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bexar County, Blanco County, Guadalupe County, Hays County.
Price, entry requirements and format are county independent and live here: 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.
- ★★★★★
it was great
Tristinye M., May 2023 - ★★★★★
excellent class, goes over everything
Arissa O., May 2023 - ★★★★★
Everything seemed like it went over well
Samantha Lynn O., April 2023 - ★★★★★
Good introductory course to CPR.
Amy C., April 2023 - ★★★★★
Good course to recommend.
Suk Ling Josephine Y., April 2023 - ★★★★★
Course is well structured
Geoffrey L., April 2023
What pools, beaches and aquatic facilities are in Comal County Texas?
There are 30 aquatic facilities on record in Comal County Texas. These 14 are named:
- Schlitterbahn New Braunfels (water park)
- Schlitterbahn East (water park)
- Schlitterbahn West (water park)
- Blastenhoff (water park)
- Surfenburg (water park)
- Tubenbach (water park)
- Coach E.E. "Bud" Dallmann Olympic Pool (pool)
- Heather Glen Community Pool (pool)
- Biergarten Heated Pool (pool)
- Congo River Expedition (pool)
- Lagoon Heated Pool (pool)
- Johnson Ranch Pool (pool)
- The Beach Wavepool (pool)
- Bamboozle Bay Pool (pool)
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.
About Us
We are a nonprofit that trains and certifies in Lifeguarding, Waterfront Lifeguarding, Junior Lifeguarding, Shallow Pool Lifeguarding, Sexual Harassment Training, CPR/AED, CPR for Lifeguards, First Aid Emergency Oxygen, and swimming lessons.
© Copyright American Aquatics and Safety Training. All Rights Reserved