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Lifeguard Class in Hockley County Texas
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Lifeguard Class in Hockley County Texas runs as a blended course, with online coursework followed by in-person water skills sessions.
Lifeguard certification in Hockley County, Texas at a glance
Lifeguard certification in Hockley County, Texas 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
- 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
- Lifeguarding plus CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer plus First Aid.
- Valid for
- Certification lasts two years from the issue date; renewal is 10 hours of in-person training.
- Format
- Coursework online at whatever pace suits you, then skills sessions in person across Hockley County, Texas.
This is the page to work from if you are looking for a Lifeguard Class in Hockley County Texas. Levelland accounts for a large share of the guarding work in Hockley County. You pay $195 once, and certification is issued at the end of the course.
Summer hires, full year staff and returning guards all take the same course. Skills taught include CPR, AED operation, First Aid, surveillance, emergency response and in water rescues. Sites like Levelland City Pool and Sundown City Pool are the kind of place that hires.
Be ready for the swim screen, which asks for 300 yards continuously, and the rest follows in class. Complete registration online and pack a swimsuit and a towel.
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How to register for your Hockley 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.
It is accepted. Employers around Hockley County in Texas take these certifications.
Applications can begin as soon as the digital card is issued.
Where lifeguards work in Hockley County
Public mapping records 3 named aquatic facilities in Hockley County. Among the sites listed there are 3 public pools and swim clubs. Every recorded site in Hockley County is a pool or aquatic center.
Aquatic facilities in Hockley County
- Levelland City Pool
- Sundown City Pool
- Natatorium
Listed for orientation only. American Aquatics and Safety Training is not affiliated with, and does not run classes at, the facilities above.
Counties near Hockley County
Neighboring counties we also serve are listed below. The certification is approved in almost every state in the US and CMAHC approved, so it holds good if you take work in any of them.
Lifeguard class in Hockley County Texas: common questions
Where can I take lifeguard training in Hockley County, Texas?
American Aquatics and Safety Training runs blended lifeguard certification for candidates across Hockley County. The county's largest communities are Levelland, Sundown and Anton, 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 Hockley 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 Hockley County?
Pools. No open-water venue is recorded in Hockley County. Named sites in Hockley County include Levelland City Pool, Sundown City Pool and Natatorium. 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 Hockley County set the bar higher, so read the job posting before booking.
What swim test do I have to pass?
Swim 300 yards continuously, tread water 2 minutes without arms, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 to 10 feet, returning with it. The session opens with this, so plan to be in the water immediately.
Which communities in Hockley County does training cover?
Candidates commonly travel from Levelland (12,530 residents), Sundown (1,292 residents) and Anton (916 residents). Levelland 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 Hockley County: the local picture
The county is home to roughly 21,460 residents. That makes it the 113th most populated of the 254 counties in Texas. At 24 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% of the county, 0.2 square miles, is water. That ranks it 234th 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 Levelland (12,530), Sundown (1,292), Anton (916), Ropesville (448). Facilities in the larger of these usually recruit earliest, often before the season starts.
Aquatic sites recorded in Hockley County
- Pools: Levelland City Pool, Sundown City Pool, Natatorium
Candidates in Hockley County often travel for a class date that fits. The nearest county pages are Bailey County, Cochran County, Hale County, Lamb 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 Hockley County Texas?
3 aquatic facilities are on record in Hockley County Texas:
- Levelland City Pool (pool)
- Sundown City Pool (pool)
- Natatorium (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.
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