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Lifeguard Class in Erath County Texas
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Lifeguard Class in Erath County Texas runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Erath County, Texas at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Erath 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
- Prices begin at $195.00 per person, and groups are discounted.
- Course length
- 7.5 hours online, then 2 in-person days.
- Minimum age
- Age 15 or over on the last day of the course.
- 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
- 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
- Blended: you complete the online portion independently, then attend skills sessions in Erath County, Texas.
The Lifeguard Class in Erath County Texas on this page is the complete certification course, open to first time candidates and to guards whose cards have run out. Stephenville accounts for a large share of the guarding work in Erath County. $195 is the total for the course and the card it issues.
It is taken by students working a summer, by staff at facilities that stay open all year and by guards whose cards expired. Training covers CPR, AED use, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescue. Locally that means sites such as Stephenville Club Lake Beach and Tarleton State University Aquatics Center.
Sessions are scheduled through the season, which keeps the wait short in Erath County. Sign up online and come with a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Erath 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.
They do. Erath County employers in Texas recognise these certifications.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where lifeguards work in Erath County
Public mapping records 7 named aquatic facilities in Erath County. Among the sites listed there are 4 public pools and swim clubs, 1 guarded beach or open-water site, 1 school or college pool and 1 community or club pool. Pools account for most of that list, with a small number of open-water sites in Erath County.
Aquatic facilities in Erath County
- Stephenville Club Lake Beach
- Tarleton State University Aquatics Center
- Splashville Water Park
- The Pattrick Pool
- Creekside Pool
- Tarleton Pool
- Riverwalk Townhomes Community 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 Erath 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 Erath County Texas: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Erath County, Texas?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Erath County. The county's largest communities are Stephenville, Dublin and Hico, 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 Erath County?
$195.00 buys the full certification, covering water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid in a single package. Renewing just one part costs $25.00 for CPR/AED or $19.99 for First Aid.
Will I be guarding a pool or open water in Erath County?
Mostly pools. A small number of open-water venues are recorded in Erath County. Named sites in Erath County include Stephenville Club Lake Beach, Tarleton State University Aquatics Center and Splashville Water Park. 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?
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 Erath County can ask for more, so check the listing first.
What swim test do I have to pass?
You will swim 300 yards without stopping, tread for 2 minutes using legs alone, and bring a 10-pound brick back from 7 to 10 feet of water. Because it opens the in-person session, turn up prepared to get straight in.
Which communities in Erath County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Stephenville (21,946 residents), Dublin (3,422 residents) and Hico (0 residents). Stephenville 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 Erath County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 44,195 residents. That makes it the 77th most populated of the 254 counties in Texas. At 41 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 0.6% of the county, 6.6 square miles, is water. That ranks it 135th 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.
Work tends to concentrate in Stephenville (21,946), Dublin (3,422), Hico. Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Erath County
- Beaches and waterfront: Stephenville Club Lake Beach
- School: Tarleton State University Aquatics Center
- Pools: Splashville Water Park, The Pattrick Pool, Creekside Pool, Tarleton Pool
- Private: Riverwalk Townhomes Community Pool
Candidates in Erath County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bosque County, Comanche County, Eastland County, Hamilton County.
Cost, prerequisites and course format are the same in every county, so they are kept in one place: 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 Erath County Texas?
7 aquatic facilities are on record in Erath County Texas:
- Stephenville Club Lake Beach (beach)
- Tarleton State University Aquatics Center (school)
- Splashville Water Park (pool)
- The Pattrick Pool (pool)
- Creekside Pool (pool)
- Tarleton Pool (pool)
- Riverwalk Townhomes Community 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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